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| Code | MEDF507 |
| Name | Structure and Function of the Human Body |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof.Dr. İSMAİL GÜNAY |
Course Goal / Objective
To understand the working mechanisms of cells, tissues and systems in healthy man.
Course Content
Cell - tissue physiology, inducible tissues, nervous system physiology, cardiovascular and respiratory system physiology, endocrine and reproductive system physiology with digestion and excretory system physiology.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Guyton Medical Physiology
Notes
Ganong Review of Physiology
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the general principles of cell and tissue physiology |
| LO02 | Knows the ways of communication between cells and types. |
| LO03 | Knows the working principles of excitable tissues |
| LO04 | Learns blood and immune system physiology. |
| LO05 | Knows the function of the nervous system and understands the function of the autonomic nervous system |
| LO06 | Understands cardiovascular system and hemodynamic principles |
| LO07 | Knows the components and function of the respiratory system |
| LO08 | Knows the working principle and function of gastrointestinal system. |
| LO09 | Knows the function of the kidney and the general function of the excretory system |
| LO10 | Knows the interaction of hormone receptor and integrative function of endocrine system |
| LO11 | Understands the working principle of the reproductive system |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List and explain the functions of health organizations; explains how national and international health institutions are organized; explains how clinics are managed. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the technical infrastructure required for qualified service in the future of Medical Physics. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the European Community and national legal frameworks, regulations, guides and codes of practice related to the subject of Medical Physics. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses physical concepts, principles and theories in detail and numerically to explain structure, function, characteristics and limitations in fields covering Medical Physics; explains the use of medical devices in the field of medical physics. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the properties of ionizing radiation (electromagnetic, electrons, ions, neutrons) and other physical agents (electric energy, static electricity/magnetic fields, non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, vibration, sound and ultrasound, laser) in detail and quantitatively. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the beneficial and adverse/harmful biological effects of ionizing radiation and different physical agents associated with medical devices numerically with biological models. Explain the factors affecting the magnitude of the biological effect. Explains ways of manipulation to improve clinical outcomes. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain deterministic/stochastic, early/late, teratogenic/genetic effects for each physical agent. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a list from the literature on General Physics, Medical Physics and Health Physics in order to systematically review something in the field of Medical Physics practice. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies the general concepts, principles and theories of physics to clinical problems related to the clinical use of medical devices, safety/risk management related to ionizing radiation. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses the general concepts, principles and theories of physics to transfer new devices and related techniques to the clinical environment. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses statistical packages for the analysis of clinical and biomedical data. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines and explains the various dosimetric quantities used; explains the relationship between dosimetric quantities (energy flux, kerma, absorbed dose). | 3 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs clinical and biomedical studies that are numerical and based on a rigorous statistical base. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines the method during the delivery of ionizing radiation to the patient and designs different applications to improve this method. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cell Physiology | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Action Potential, Nerve and Muscle Physiology | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Nervous System Overview | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Special Senses and Autonomous Nervous System | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Overview of Blood Physiology and Circulatory System | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Heart and Veins, Regulation of Circulation | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Respiratory System Overview | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Mechanics of Respiration, Ventilation-Perfusion, Gas transport in blood | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Gastrointestinal System; Structure, Motility | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Excretory system; Structure and Function | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Regulation of Body Fluid and Osmolality | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Endocrine System: Hormone-Receptor Interaction; Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Target Organ Interaction | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Endocrine Function of Thyroid, Surrenal and Pancreas, Bone Physiology | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Male and Female Reproductive Systems; Fertilization and Pregnancy | Reading from recommended textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||