Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pulmonary Gas Dynamics and Ventilation
Course Code: VFZ620
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To learn the physiological mechanisms of respiratory system

Course Content

Diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the respiratory membranes, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood and body fluids, respiratory mechanics, lung volumes and capacities, alveolar ventilation rate, respiration functions of the airways

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hümeyra ÜNSAL
Learning Outcomes
1.1.To learn with the task of mechanisms of the respiratory system
2.2.Knowledge of the surface area and the blood flow in the lungs
3.3.Mechanisms of gas exchange in the lungs
4.4.The other functions of lungs besides oxygen and carbon dioxide transports
5.To learn the regulation of respiration
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The primary function of the respiratory system
Week 1 - Practice
Recording of normal breathing movements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
Week 2 - Practice
Voluntary apnea and its respiratory effects
Week 3 - Theoretical
Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in tissues
Week 3 - Practice
The effects of exercise on breathing movements
Week 4 - Theoretical
The factors affecting gas exchange in the respiratory membrane
Week 4 - Practice
The effects of respiratory acidosis models on respiration
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lung elasticity and respiration muscles
Week 5 - Practice
The effects of respiratory alkalosis models on respiration
Week 6 - Theoretical
Pulmonary blood flow
Week 6 - Practice
The structure of the respiratory volume and capacity measuring apparatus
Week 7 - Theoretical
The respiratory coefficient
Week 7 - Practice
The effect of hiccups on respiration
Week 8 - Theoretical
Surfactants
Week 8 - Practice
The effects of surfactant on respiratory volumes/Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dead space and lung volumes and capacities
Week 9 - Practice
Clinical use of the respiratory volume and capacity
Week 10 - Theoretical
The gas transport in exercise
Week 10 - Practice
The respiratory volumes: tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ventilation control
Week 11 - Practice
The respiratory volumes: Expiration reserve volume and residual volume
Week 12 - Theoretical
Non-respiratory functions of the lungs-I -
Week 12 - Practice
The respiratory capacities-I
Week 13 - Theoretical
Non-respiratory functions of the lungs-II -
Week 13 - Practice
The respiratory capacity-II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hypoxia
Week 14 - Practice
The effects of the air content on respiratory volumes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%38
Final Examination1%60
Quiz4%1
Term Assignment1%1
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment4118
Term Project124125
Quiz42112
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination123124
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026