| 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 |
| 1) |
Introduction to human physiology, brief information about medical terminology, general organization of body, homeostasis and control systems of the body
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| 2) |
Cell membrane, substance transport across the cell membrane, membrane resting potential, action potential |
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| 3) |
Excitable tissues, structure of muscles (skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle), muscle contraction |
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| 4) |
Cardiac cycle, heart sounds, electrocardiography, cardiac output
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| 5) |
Regulation of the cardiac functions, paths of circulation, blood vessels, blood pressure
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| 6) |
Blood physiology; Skeletal system
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| 7) |
Respiratory system, gas transport, regulation of respiration |
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| 8) |
Midterm |
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| 9) |
Nervous system, nerve types, action potential, synaptic transmission, peripheral & autonomic nervous system
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| 10) |
Sensory physiology, regulation of body movements, states of brain activity, |
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| 11) |
Digestive system, gastrointestinal organs, secretions, digestion and absorption |
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| 12) |
Structure of the kidneys and urinary system, urine formation and elimination, fluid and electrolyte balance |
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| 13) |
General characteristics of the endocrine system, Endocrine glands |
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| 14) |
Male and female reproductive system physiology |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
| 2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
| 3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
| 4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
| 5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
| 6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
| 8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
| 9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
| 10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
| 11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
| 12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |