Information Package / Course Catalogue
Animal Physiology Laboratory
Course Code: BYL354
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 2
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This laboratory course aims to enhance students' practical understanding of animal physiology, fostering the development of fundamental skills for scientific research and laboratory work.

Course Content

The course enables students to examine the biological systems of animals in a laboratory setting by providing them with the skills to design experiments for various physiological experiments, acquire measurement and analysis skills, and analyze data. In this context, students gain abilities such as understanding and applying laboratory safety rules, effectively using measuring instruments, acquiring data collection and processing skills, and reporting experimental results scientifically. Additionally, the objectives of the course include developing skills such as experimental observation, problem-solving ability, working in accordance with ethical rules, and collaborating within a team.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Derya ULUĞ
Prof. Kubilay METİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognizes organs and systems in animals.
2.Enhances the skill of measuring various physiological parameters and analyzing these measurements.
3.Acquires the ability to effectively collect, record, and process physiological data.
4.Gains proficiency in understanding and implementing laboratory safety rules.
5.Develops the skill of understanding and using devices used to perform various physiological measurements.
6.Acquires the ability to adhere to ethical rules in laboratory work.
7.Carefully observes experiment results and can interpret these observations scientifically.
8.Develops practical skills necessary for conducting physiological experiments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture notes
2.Fizyoloji Laboratuvarı (Abdurrahman Aktümsek, Gökhan Zengin)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Laboratory
Delivery, Introduction, and Cleaning of Materials
Week 2 - Laboratory
Exploration of Basic Organic Nutrients
Week 3 - Laboratory
Digestion of Starch
Week 4 - Laboratory
Digestion of Proteins
Week 5 - Laboratory
Digestion of Fats
Week 6 - Laboratory
Determination of Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables
Week 7 - Laboratory
Respiration and CO2 measurement
Week 8 - Laboratory
Examination of capillary circulation in frogs (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Laboratory
Examination of reflexes in frogs
Week 10 - Laboratory
Examination of internal organs in frogs
Week 11 - Laboratory
Counting of erythrocytes and leukocytes in the blood
Week 12 - Laboratory
Microscopic Examination of urine
Week 13 - Laboratory
Determination of the blind spot and color blindness in humans
Week 14 - Laboratory
Reflex and sound localization in humans
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Laboratory141242
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
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
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
4
OÇ-6
4
5
5
OÇ-7
4
5
OÇ-8
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026