Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Hybrid
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CANAN BAĞCI |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANİFE YASEMİN KESKİN ERGEN
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
It aims to gain basic information about the structure and functions of the human body from the cellular level to the level of systems. After a short introduction, the topics of muscles, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, excretory system, digestive system, endocrine system and reproductive system will be discussed. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Introduction to human physiology, brief information about medical terminology, general organization of body, homeostasis and control systems of the body
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Cell membrane, substance transport across the cell membrane, membrane resting potential, action potential |
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Excitable tissues, structure of muscles (skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle), muscle contraction |
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Cardiac cycle, heart sounds, electrocardiography, cardiac output
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Regulation of the cardiac functions, paths of circulation, blood vessels, blood pressure
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Blood physiology; Skeletal system
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Respiratory system, gas transport, regulation of respiration |
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Midterm |
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Nervous system, nerve types, action potential, synaptic transmission, peripheral & autonomic nervous system
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Sensory physiology, regulation of body movements, states of brain activity, |
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Digestive system, gastrointestinal organs, secretions, digestion and absorption |
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Structure of the kidneys and urinary system, urine formation and elimination, fluid and electrolyte balance |
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General characteristics of the endocrine system, Endocrine glands |
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Male and female reproductive system physiology |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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