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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Animal Physiology BIO308 Compulsory Bachelor's degree 3 Spring 5

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Fevzi UÇKAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define cell physiology.
2) Explain transportation process from cell membrane, ionic balances and membrane potentials.
3) Explain respiratory system, digestive system
4) Explain reproductive system
5) Define molecular basis of life and simple molecules

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Learning Outcomes
1 High No relation Low No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle No relation No relation
2 High No relation Low No relation No relation Low No relation No relation No relation No relation Middle No relation No relation
3 High No relation Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Low No relation No relation
4 High No relation Low No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Low No relation No relation
5 High No relation High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Low No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

The physiology of cellular membranes, Ionic equation and membran. potential, Communication, systems

Weekly Schedule

1) The cell physiology.
2) Physiologic characteristics of cell membranes
3) Transportation process from cell membrane, ionic balances and membrane potentials. Molecular basis of life. Simple molecules
4) Transmission of membrane potential. Sinaptic transition, neural integration.
5) Sense physiology
6) Cell inside communication
7) Intracellular communication
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) System physiology, nervous system
10) Muscular system, cardiovascular system
11) Respiratory system, digestive system
12) Excretory system, endocrine system
13) Reproductive system
14) Adaptive mechanism
15) Sport physiology
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Karakas, M. 2003. Hayvan Fizyolojisi Laboratuar Kılavuzu. İkinci Baskı. A. Ü. F. F. Döner Sermaye İsletmesi Yayınları, No:69. Ankara
2- Seeley, R. R. (1992) Anatomy and Physiology. Mosby-Year Book, Inc. USA
3- Randal, D., Burggren, W. and French, K. (1997) Animal Physiology. Fourth edition. W. H. Freeman and Company. New York

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required