Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biological and Physiological Aspect of Ageing
Course Code: YSB500
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Learning the characteristics and biological changes that occur during the aging period and ensuring knowledge of the data that may develop accordingly. Examining all systemic changes that occur in a certain way in the aging processes within the scope of aging theories.

Course Content

Learning physiological and biological changes in the elderly

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Nefati KIYLIOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.learning biology
2.learning basic principals
3.learning physiology
4.explains the cellular cause of aging
5.defines healthy aging
Recommended or Required Reading
1.• Asgarpour, H. (2018). Sistemlere İlişkin Laboratuvar Tetkikleri ve Tanı Yöntemleri. Ankara: Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
2.• Çağlayan Yeğen, B. (2017). Guyton ve Hall Tıbbi Fizyoloji. (13. Baskıdan Çeviri). Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
3.• Gökbel, H. (2015). Ganong’un Tıbbi Fizyolojisi. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
cell and building blocks
Week 2 - Theoretical
textures
Week 3 - Theoretical
respiratory system
Week 3 - Preparation Work
cardiovascular system
Week 4 - Theoretical
gastrointestinal tract
Week 5 - Theoretical
urinary system
Week 6 - Theoretical
norology system
Week 7 - Theoretical
endocrin system
Week 8 - Theoretical
sense system (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
theory of aging
Week 10 - Theoretical
theory of aging 2
Week 11 - Theoretical
musculoskeletal system
Week 12 - Theoretical
immune system
Week 13 - Theoretical
biochemical evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
antiaging
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
4
3
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
4
3
3
OÇ-3
3
4
3
3
3
OÇ-4
1
2
3
3
2
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026