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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6) |
Blood physiology; Skeletal system
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Respiratory system, gas transport, regulation of respiration |
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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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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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14) |
Male and female reproductive system physiology |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. |
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To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels |
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To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. |
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To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes |
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To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills |
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6) |
To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. |
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To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. |
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To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective |
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9) |
To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge |
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To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects |
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To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. |
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12) |
To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |
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