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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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 |
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To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. |
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To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. |
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To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). |
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To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). |
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To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. |
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To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. |
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To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. |
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To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. |
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To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. |
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To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. |
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To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. |
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12) |
To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |
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