Information Package / Course Catalogue
Respiratory System and Urinary System
Course Code: VHE629
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To teach the histological structure and functions of the respiratory system and urinary system.

Course Content

Respiratory System: Nazal cavity, respiratoric mucosa, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs. Urinary System: The kidney histology and its functions, excretory passages of urine.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Göksel DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have a detailed knowledge about the respiratory system
2.Learns the organs of the respiratory system.
3.To have a knowledge of the histology and functions of the urinary system
4.Learns the organs of urinary system.
5.Understand the importance of respiratory and urinary systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Respiratory System: Nazal cavity
Week 1 - Practice
Demonstration on cadaver parts of the respiratory system
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nazal cavity: vestibule, regio respiratory, regio olfactory
Week 2 - Practice
Demonstration on cadaver parts of the respiratory system
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nasopharynx
Week 3 - Practice
Demonstration on cadaver parts of the respiratory system
Week 4 - Theoretical
Larynx
Week 4 - Practice
Demonstration on cadaver parts of the respiratory system
Week 5 - Theoretical
Trachea
Week 5 - Practice
Examination of preparations Trachea
Week 6 - Theoretical
Trachea
Week 6 - Practice
Examination of preparations Trachea
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lungs:Bronnchi, bronchioles, alveoli
Week 7 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of the lung
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Urinary System: The kidney histology and its functions
Week 9 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of the kidney
Week 10 - Theoretical
The kidney histology and nephron
Week 10 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of the kidney
Week 11 - Theoretical
The kidney histology and nephron
Week 11 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of the kidney
Week 12 - Theoretical
The kidney histology, collecting tubules,Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Week 12 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of the kidney
Week 13 - Theoretical
Excretory passages of urine , calyces, ureter
Week 13 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of the kidney
Week 14 - Theoretical
Excretory passages of urine, urinary bladder, urethra, Article Discussion
Week 14 - Practice
Examination of the microscopic appearance of urinary bladder, Article presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130226
Lecture - Practice130226
Assignment35118
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination134135
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
PÇ-17
PÇ-18
PÇ-19
PÇ-20
OÇ-1
3
3
3
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026