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Membrane, Nerve and Muscle Physiology

Course Code	: VFZ501
Course Type	: Required
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 2
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 6

Objectives of the Course

To comprehend mechanisms about the formation of cell membrane potential difference and the related mechanism for transmitting of impuls, and the comprehend principles of physiology of the nervous system, physiological properties of muscle types

Course Content

The membrane structure, ion and molecules transport from cell membrane, the membrane potential and action potential, contraction in skeletal muscle and in smooth muscle, heart muscle function

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Cengiz ÜNSAL

Learning Outcomes

1.	To have knowledge about structure of cell membrane on the basis of molecular
2.	To have knowledge about ion Exchange in the cell membrane, bioelectrical events in the cell, impulse formation and its conduction
3.	To be learned function of reflex arc
4.	To gain ability about establish and to run experimental design in the nervous system physiology
5.	To comprehend structures fo skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle

Recommended or Required Reading

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Molecular organization of cell membrane

Week 1 - Practice

Transport in biological membranes: Diffusion

Week 2 - Theoretical

Particles transport in the cell membranes

Week 2 - Practice

Transport in biological membranes: Osmosis

Week 3 - Theoretical

Active and passive transport

Week 3 - Practice

Transport in biological membranes: Filtration

Week 4 - Theoretical

Basic concepts related to the transport of the stimulus

Week 4 - Practice

Transport in biological membranes: Active transport

Week 5 - Theoretical

Conduction in synapses

Week 5 - Practice

The formation stimulus in cell

Week 6 - Theoretical

Spinal reflexes

Week 6 - Practice

The effect of electrical and mechanical stimulation on the cell -I

Week 7 - Theoretical

Exitation in the nevre fiber

Week 7 - Practice

The effect of electrical and mechanical stimulation on the cell -II

Week 8 - Theoretical

Sensory receptors of skeletal muscle (Midterm)

Week 8 - Practice

Tetanus, fatigue and stair case (Midterm)

Week 9 - Theoretical

Discuss the results of the reflexes

Week 9 - Practice

Creation of thermal and chemical stimulation to the action potential in the cell

Week 10 - Theoretical

Properties of the skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles

Week 10 - Practice

Stimulus inhibition in the cell

Week 11 - Theoretical

Formation of action potential in skelatal muscle

Week 11 - Practice

Reflex arc

Week 12 - Theoretical

Contraction mechanisim of the skeletal muscle

Week 13 - Theoretical

Neuromusclar junction

Week 13 - Practice

EMG-II

Week 14 - Theoretical

Energy sources of muscle contraction

Week 14 - Practice

Contraction curve and physiological evnts in skeletal muscle

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%38
Final Examination	1	%60
Quiz	4	%1
Term Assignment	1	%1

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	1	2	42
Lecture - Practice	14	1	2	42
Assignment	2	2	1	6
Term Project	1	13	1	14
Quiz	4	2	1	12
Midterm Examination	1	15	1	16
Final Examination	1	17	1	18
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				150

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
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	4	4

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