Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Physiology
Course Code: HB001
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed that the learner knows the human physiology for the systems.

Course Content

Cell Physiology, Blood Physiology. Excitable Tissues; Muscle Physiology. Excitable Textures; Nerve Physiology. Circulatory System Physiology, Respiratory System Physiology. Excretory system Physiology. Physiology of digestive system. Endocrine System Physiology. Nervous System Physiology. Sense Physiology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Şeyma ŞENTÜRK
Ins. Tuğba KARAN
Learning Outcomes
1.The definition of physiology can tell the basic physiological concepts.
2.Explain cell organelles with their functions.
3.Can list the systems that make up the body completely.
4.Write the functions of organs.
5.Explain the functions of each system.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Guyton-Hall Medical Physiology Nobel Yayın 2001
2.Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn, Anatomy and Physiology, Nobel Academic Publications, 2018
3.Bikem Süzen, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Publishing House, 2013
4.Melike Orhan and Özkan Onan, Use of Disinfectants and Antiseptics, Bilkent University, Health Legislation.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cell Physiology.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Blood Physiology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Excitable Textures; Muscle Physiology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Excitable Textures; Nerve Physiology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Cardiovascular System Physiology.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Physiology of respiratory system
Week 7 - Theoretical
Excretory system physiology (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam Evaluation+Sense Physiology
Week 9 - Theoretical
Physiology of digestive system.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physiology of digestive system.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Endocrine System Physiology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Endocrine System Physiology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Physiology of Nervous System.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Physiology of Nervous System.
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Evaluation of the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152152
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes