Information Package / Course Catalogue
Principles of Physiology and Cell Physiology
Course Code: VFZ601
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Comprehension of essential basic mechanisms as well as the structure and physiology of the cell due to provide homeostasis. The introduction of neuro-immuno-endocrine processes.

Course Content

Homeostasis, transport, the formation and transformation of energy, the structure of cell membrane.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To realize the membrane potantials and action potantials.
2.2. To realize which systems provde acid-base balance, furthermore the reasons of acidosis and alcolosis.
3.3. To get information about the structure and functions of the cell, communication systems, the interaction between different types of cell.
4.4. To get information about genetic control of protein synsthesis and cell reproduction.
5.5. To realize biological control systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biophysical events in the cell.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Gibbs-Donnan equilibrium
Week 3 - Theoretical
Establishment of potantial difference.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Propogation of the action potantial.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Electrical potantials of all cells of the body.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Synaptic conduction.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The functional systems of the cell.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Establishment of potantial difference/ Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
The structure of DNA and genetic encoding
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cell division
Week 11 - Theoretical
Lipid barrier of the cell membrane and cell membrane transport proteins.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Diffusion of protein channels and their features.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Transport through selective permeability membrane.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protein synthesis and regulation of the cell functions.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Presentation 1314
Quiz1459
Midterm Examination15510
Final Examination15510
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026