Information Package / Course Catalogue
Hormones and Reproduction Physiology
Course Code: TFZ505
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

Hypothalamus and hypophysis hormones, hypophysis hormones, thyroid gland hormones; parathyroid gland, regulation of calcium and vitamin D; pancreas hormones, regulation of glucose metabolism, adrenal gland hormones; male sex hormones, female sex hormones.

Course Content

Hormone chemistry, Mechanisms of action of hormones, Pituitary physiology, Thyroid hormones, Parathyroid hormones, Adrenal gland hormones, Reproductive physiology, Egg and sperm formation, Genital organs development, Sex hormones

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Gökhan CESUR
Learning Outcomes
1.
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3.
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5.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
hypothalamus
Week 2 - Theoretical
pituitary hormones
Week 3 - Theoretical
Thyroid gland hormones;
Week 4 - Theoretical
parathyroid gland,
Week 5 - Theoretical
calcium and vitamin D metabolism
Week 6 - Theoretical
regulation of calcium and vitamin D metabolisms;
Week 7 - Theoretical
pancreatic hormones,
Week 8 - Theoretical
glucose metabolism
Week 9 - Theoretical
regulation of glucose metabolism,
Week 10 - Theoretical
Adrenal gland hormones;
Week 11 - Theoretical
Male sex hormones
Week 12 - Theoretical
Female sex hormones.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hormonal System Physiopathology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reproductive System Physiopathology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1141428
Lecture - Practice1141428
Assignment103250
Reading301442
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
3
3
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
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2026