Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physiology I
Course Code: TIP025
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of cell and membrane physiology, the mechanisms underlying membrane potentials, and the basic principles of blood physiology. The course covers hematopoiesis, iron metabolism, hemoglobin, erythrocyte and leukocyte physiology, the immune system, blood groups, and hemostasis through theoretical and practical sessions, enabling students to understand normal physiological processes and relate them to dental practice.

Course Content

The course covers cell physiology, the structure and functions of the cell membrane, membrane transport mechanisms, generation and propagation of membrane potentials, the composition and general characteristics of blood, hematopoiesis, iron metabolism, hemoglobin synthesis and function, erythrocyte physiology, leukocyte physiology and their roles in the immune system, blood groups, and the physiological mechanisms of hemostasis. Theoretical knowledge is reinforced through practical sessions, allowing students to evaluate physiological mechanisms using experimental approaches.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Defines physiology and learns the general composition of the body.
2.Defines homeostasis and understands control systems.
3.Learns the structure of the cell and the functions of organelles.
4.Understands body fluids and their distribution.
5.Learns the transport of substances across the cell membrane.
6.Knows the components, physical and functional characteristics of blood.
7.Understands immune mechanisms and the role of blood cells in their development.
8.Learns the distribution, genetics, and determination of blood groups. Understands the principles of transfusion. Knows the bleeding-coagulation mechanisms and the role of blood cells in them.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Guyton AC, Hall JE. Guyton & Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 15th Edition. Elsevier.
2.Barrett KE, Barman SM, Brooks HL, Yuan JXJ. Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. 27th Edition. McGraw-Hill.
3.Boron WF, Boulpaep EL. Medical Physiology. 4th Edition. Elsevier.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Cell Physiology – 1
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Cell Physiology – 2
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Membrane Physiology – 1
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Membrane Physiology – 2
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Membrane Physiology – 1
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Membrane Physiology – 2
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Blood Physiology
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Hematopoiesis
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Iron Metabolism, Hemoglobin, Erythrocytes – 1
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Iron Metabolism, Hemoglobin, Erythrocytes – 2
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Leukocytes and Immunity – 1
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Leukocytes and Immunity – 2
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Blood Groups
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Hemostasis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)49
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026