Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Physiology
Course Code: AMH107
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

It is aimed to gain the knowledge and skills about the basic functions of the body and the physiological characteristics of the structures and organs that make up the systems.

Course Content

Cell Physiology, Blood Physiology, Excitable Tissue (Muscle, Nerve) Physiology, Cardiovascular System Physiology, Respiratory System Physiology, Excretory System Physiology, Digestive System Physiology, Nerve System Physiology, Endocrine System Physiology, Sensory Physiology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ecem ERSUNGUR
Learning Outcomes
1.To distinguish the physiological structure of the human body
2.To distinguish the physiology of the respiratory system
3.To distinguish physiology of circulatory system
4.Distinguish the physiology of nervous system
5.Distinguish the physiology of other body systems and sensory organs
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tıbbi Fizyoloji Prof. Dr. Halis Köylü
2.İnsan Anatomisi ve Fizyolojisine Giriş Prof. Dr. L. Bikem Süzen
3.Guyton Tıbbi Fizyoloji John E. Hall
4.Ganong, W. F.: Tıbbi Fizyoloji, 20. baskı,Çeviri: Türk Fizyolojik Bilimler Derneği, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, İstanbul, 2002
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, purpose and learning objectives/ Basic concepts and terms in physiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and terms in physiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Duties of the cell
Week 4 - Theoretical
Transport of substances through the cell membrane and body fluid parts
Week 5 - Theoretical
Respiratory mechanics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Transport and functions of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood
Week 7 - Theoretical
Functions of the heart
Week 8 - Theoretical
Blood and lymph circulation- Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Blood and fluid - electrolytes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Central nervous system
Week 11 - Theoretical
Peripheral system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Endocrine system
Week 13 - Theoretical
Excretory system
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sindirim sistemi
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
2
OÇ-2
5
2
OÇ-3
5
2
OÇ-4
5
2
OÇ-5
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026