Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nephrology
Course Code: DY203
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

In this course, aimed to gain knowledge and skills related anatomy of the kidney and the physiology of the kidney and urinary system diseases.

Course Content

The basic functions and regulation of the kidneys. Etiology and clinical in CRF patients ( uremic syndrome). Acid -base balance and disorders. Overview of indications and contraindications to renal replacement therapy . Writing hemodialysis adequacy and appropriate prescription of treatment fluid - electrolyte balance disorders in chronic hemodialysis patients . And treatment of complications seen during HD.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hakan AKDAM
Learning Outcomes
1.Having knowledge about the basic functions and the regulation of kidney.
2.CRF in the etiology and clinical (uremic syndrome) have knowledge about
3.Having knowledge about conservative treatment in CRF patients
4.To learn fluid electrolyte disorders in hemodialysis patients
5.Understanding the overview of renal replacement therapies
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
acute kidney injury
Week 2 - Theoretical
chronic kidney disease
Week 3 - Theoretical
fluid electrolyte balance disorders (Volume and Na balance)
Week 4 - Theoretical
fluid electrolyte balance disorders (K, Ca and P balance
Week 5 - Theoretical
Acid base balance and disorders)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Interstitial nephritis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Glomerulonefrita
Week 8 - Theoretical
Hypertension
Week 9 - Theoretical
Overview of renal replacement therapies, Indications, Contraindications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Peritoneal dialysis physiology, peritoneal dialysis equipment and solutions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Peritoneal dialysis permeability and adequacy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Peritoneal dialysis complications and treatment
Week 13 - Theoretical
Crush syndrome and prophylaxis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Reading5015
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)53
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026