Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fetal And Neonatal Physiology
Course Code: VFZ628
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Learning neuro-immuno-endocrine control of fetal development. To investigate the factors lying in fundamentals of the development of fetus. Neonatal behavior and neonatal adaptation

Course Content

Growth and functional development of the fetus, the compliance of the extrauterine life of newborn, breathing, and circulation activities, newborn feeding, newborn-specific functional problems, immunity, fluid balance, acid-base balance and kidney function, liver function.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Muharrem BALKAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To learn Fetal circulation with their occurence of fetal and maternal
2.2. To have information about the control of development of fetus
3.3. To have information about transport and fetal lung development in the fetus
4.4. Understanding the mechanisms of adaptation to life in neonatal and neonatal behavior
5.5. The importance of colostrum in neonatal life and colostral diseases
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fetal development
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fetal circulation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gonadal development of in the fetus
Week 4 - Theoretical
Transport of oxygen to in the fetus
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lung development of fetus
Week 6 - Theoretical
In the fetus blood production
Week 7 - Theoretical
Adaptation of the extra uterine life of newborn
Week 8 - Theoretical
Liver function/ Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Neonatal behavior
Week 10 - Theoretical
Brown adipose tissue and thermoregulation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Neonatal immunity
Week 12 - Theoretical
Colostrums and related diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Neonatal fluid balance
Week 14 - Theoretical
Acid-base balance and renal function
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%38
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%1
Term Assignment1%1
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Assignment1112
Term Project1516
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026