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Lung Mechanics and Principles of Gas Exchanges

Course Code	: VFZ523
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 1
Prt.	: 2
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 6

Objectives of the Course

Investigation of the importance of the function of gas exchanges in the lung and respiratory during physiological processes

Course Content

Lung volumes and capacities, the molecular basis of diffusion of gases, the composition of alveolar air, diffusion of gases trough the respiratory membrane, regulation of respiration

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Muharrem BALKAYA

Learning Outcomes

1.	To have knowledge about ain function of lung
2.	To learn the roles of lungs in the important physiological mechanisms except its respiratory functions
3.	To know about physiological mechanisms in transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide
4.	To have knowledge about regulation of respiration the basis the body needs
5.	To learn the respiration mechanics

Recommended or Required Reading

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

The evolution of the lung

Week 1 - Practice

Respiratory movements

Week 2 - Theoretical

Physiological functions of respiratory system

Week 3 - Theoretical

Pulmonary blood flow kan akışı

Week 3 - Practice

The effect of exercise on breathing

Week 4 - Theoretical

Gas exchange in alveol

Week 4 - Practice

The effects of respiratory-related acidosis on the respiration

Week 5 - Theoretical

Gas transportation in lung

Week 5 - Practice

The effects of respiratory-related alkalosis on the respiration

Week 6 - Theoretical

Other functions of respiratory system

Week 6 - Practice

Structure of the experimental design

Week 7 - Theoretical

Nervous control of respiration

Week 7 - Practice

The effects of hiccups on respiration

Week 8 - Theoretical

Presentations (Midterm)

Week 8 - Practice

The effects of surfactant on the respiratory volumes (Midterm)

Week 9 - Theoretical

Lung volume and capacities

Week 9 - Practice

Clinical use of respiratory volumes and capacities

Week 10 - Theoretical

Chemical regulation of respiration

Week 10 - Practice

Respiratory volumes: Tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume

Week 11 - Theoretical

Respiratory acidosis and its compensation mechanisms-I

Week 11 - Practice

Respiratory volumes: Expiratory reserve volume and residual volume

Week 12 - Theoretical

Respiratory acidosis and its compensation mechanisms -II

Week 12 - Practice

Respiratory capacities -I

Week 13 - Theoretical

Respiratory alkalosis and its compensation mechanisms -I

Week 13 - Practice

Respiratory capacities -II

Week 14 - Theoretical

Respiratory alkalosis and its compensation mechanisms -II

Week 14 - Practice

The effects of air content on the respiratory volumes

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%38
Final Examination	1	%60
Quiz	2	%1
Term Assignment	1	%1

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	1	14
Lecture - Practice	14	0	2	35
Assignment	4	8	1	36
Term Project	1	30	1	31
Quiz	2	2	1	6
Midterm Examination	1	12	1	13
Final Examination	1	14	1	15
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	4	4	4	3	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	4	4

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