NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTR1015 Basic Physiology Fall 2 0 2 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HANİFE YASEMİN KESKİN ERGEN
Instructor ZEYNEP GÜL
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DEMET TEKİN
Prof. Dr. MEMET HANİFİ EMRE
Course Objectives: This course aims to give basic knowledge about normal functioning of human body from the cellular level to the system level.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course students be able to;
o Identify basic functions of the cell and describe the term of homeostasis.
o Describe the principals of substance transportation across the cell membrane.
o Distinguish structures and functions of different muscle types.
o Describe how the inhaled gases can be transported to the tissues.
o Name the organs of the digestive system and identify their functions.
o Order the events that take place during digestion and absorption of the food.
o Describe the way of excretion of waste products from the body.
o Make an inference that how the central control system will be acting in the case of thirst and/or hunger.
o Name the effects of different hormones on food metabolism.

Course Content

This course provides basic information about the functions of the cell; mechanisms of substance transport throughout the cell membrane; muscle contraction mechanisms; functions of heart; blood circulation; gas transport to the tissues; organs of the digestive system and their functions; absorption and transmission of the digested foods via blood, central control of food and water intake; excretion of waste products produced during digestion of food.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to physiology, general organization of the body from the cellular level to the organs, homeostasis.
2) Cell membrane, transport of substances across the cell membrane
3) Muscle physiology: structure and the function of the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles and heart muscle.
4) Structure of the heart, blood vessels, cardiac cycle
5) QUIZ Blood physiology, blood cells and their functions
6) Respiration, gas exchange between tissues and blood Introduction to the digestive system
7) Digestion process in the stomach and duodenum Digestive functions of the pancreas and the liver
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal track
10) Urinary physiology, production and excretion of urine
11) General organization of the nervous system, autonomic nervous system
12) Hypothalamus, regulation of food and water intake
13) Somatic and special senses
14) QUIZ General characteristic of the endocrine system, hormone action; thyroid and parathyroid hormones
15) Pancreas hormones, adrenal gland hormones, gender hormones General review of course content
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes: Ders notları
References: Ganong'un Tıbbi Fizyolojisi, Çeviri Edit. Gökbel H. Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, İstanbul, 2011. Tıbbi Fizyoloji Cep Kitabı, Guyton & Hall. Çeviri Edit. Solakoğlu Z. Nobel Tıp Kitapevi. İstanbul, 2010.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 2 15 30
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 20 20
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 27 27
Total Workload 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. 1
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 3
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 1
4) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 2
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 2
6) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. 1
7) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.)
8) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. 2
9) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 2
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. 1