Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physiopathology I
Course Code: İHH532
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course explores pathophysiological processes of disease.

Course Content

Pathophysiological course focuses on functional changes associated with or resulting from disease.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Serap GÖKÇE ESKİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Outline basic pathological factors that influence the disease process
2.Outline the various pathological processes related to the targeted body systems
3.Describe clinical manifestations associated with the diseased organ(s)
4.Develop basic critical thinking skills that correlate the abnormal functions of body systems with the disease process
5.To be able to interpret process of critical thinking skills the normal functions of the body systems in disease
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özer, C., Aykar, F. (2022). Kardiyovasküler Hemşirelik. Ankara: Ankara Akdemisyen Kitapevi.
2.Yılmaz, M., Seki, Z. (2018). Patofizyolojinin Esasları. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri.
3.Eti Aslan, F., Olgun, N. (2017). Fizyopatoloji. Ankara: Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevleri.
4.Çağlayan Yeğen, B. (2017). Guyton ve Hall Tıbbi Fizyoloji. (13. Baskıdan Çeviri). Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
5.Gökbel, H. (2015). Ganong’un Tıbbi Fizyolojisi. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
6.Çoban, E., Süleymanlar, G. (2012). Hastalıkların Patofizyolojisi: Klinik Tıpla Bir Tanışma (6. Baskıdan Çeviri). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cell structure, cell functions, cell growth and division
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell structure, cell functions, cell growth and division
Week 3 - Theoretical
Transport across the cell membrane
Week 4 - Theoretical
Liquid electrolyte, acid-base balance
Week 5 - Theoretical
Liquid electrolyte, acid-base balance
Week 6 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology of pain
Week 7 - Theoretical
Physiopathology of the nervous system: structure and functions of the nervous system, changes in the nervous system
Week 8 - Theoretical
Physiopathology of the nervous system: structure and functions of the nervous system, changes in the nervous system (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Physiopathology of the cardiovascular system: structure and functions of the cardiovascular system, changes in the cardiovascular system
Week 10 - Theoretical
Physiopathology of the cardiovascular system: structure and functions of the cardiovascular system, changes in the cardiovascular system
Week 11 - Theoretical
Stress & Adaptation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Stress & Adaptation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Immune system function, inflammation, infection and changes in the immune system
Week 14 - Theoretical
Immune system function, inflammation, infection and changes in the immune system
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination134135
Final Examination135237
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026