Information Package / Course Catalogue
Endocrinology
Course Code: BYL425
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 2
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn the structure and secretions of endocrine organs, their mechanisms of action, and to associate them with endocrine-related diseases.

Course Content

Introduction to endocrinology, Regulation of the functioning of systems by chemical messengers, Chemical Structure of Hormones, Mechanism of Action of Hormones, Classification of Hormones, Hormone control center hypothalamus, Endocrine organs and hormone secreting cells; Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal Gland, Thymus, Pineal, Reproductive hormones, Pancreas, Gastrointestinal hormones, Endocrine-related diseases.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the anatomical and histological structure of the tissues and organs that make up the endocrine system.
2.Understands the functioning of the endocrine system.
3.Learns the steps of hormone production in the cell.
4.Understands and explains hormone types and their mechanisms of action.
5.Becomes aware of the diseases that may occur due to hormone deficiency and excess.
6.Develops a scientific perspective on endocrine system diseases.
7.Discusses the knowledge he has acquired with his stakeholders in relevant environments.
8.Follows and interprets scientific platforms related to the endocrine system.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.David G. Gardner, Dolores Shoback, Çevr. Edt. Arslan M.: Greenspan's Temel ve Klinik Endokrinoloji. ISSN 9789752772397.
2.Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall, (Çevr. Edt. Berrak Çağlayan Yeğen, Hayrünnisa Çavuşoğlu) Tıbbi Fizyoloji, 1111 s., İstanbul 2007, 11.Basım, ISBN: 9789754205589
3.Lecture notes of the responsible faculty member, Internet-scientific web pages.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of the Endocrine System and its importance for the organism.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Chemical communication; endocrine, paracrine, autocrine forms of communication.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chemical structure and classification of hormones.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Hormone functions and mechanisms of action.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Pituitary gland anatomical, histological structure (cell types).
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hormones and functions of the pituitary gland.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Thyroid and parathyroid gland structure, hormones and functions.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Structure, hormones and functions of the male reproductive system.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Female reproductive system structure, hormones and functions. (Midterm exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Structure, hormones and functions of the adrenal gland.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gastrointestinal system and pancreas hormones and their functions.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Structure, hormones and functions of the pinealand thymus gland.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Regional regulatory (NO, PG, NG, ADM, VEGF, etc.).
Week 14 - Theoretical
Endocrine system disrupting factors and endocrine dysfunctions, endocrine system diseases and treatment methods.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Reading140114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026