Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Ayşe KARSON
Research Assistant Sabriye KARADENİZLİ TAŞKIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Improve in the field of clinical physiology and pathophysiology and the necessary knowledge and experience sufficient to give good
2) Explain the physiology of smell sensation.
3) Clarify the details of physiology of taste perception
4) Determine the mechanism of synthesis of saliva and functions.
5) Explain the physiology of mastication and swallowing.
6) Explain the physiology of calcification.
7) Analyze the physiology of dentinal pain and the other forms of orofacial sensation.
8) Recognize how dental and orofacial pain develops and how local anaethesia functions
9) Explain the important phenotypic and environmental risk factors for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
10) Explain the pathophysiology of nausea and vomiting
11) Explain the metabolic effects of the endocrine system.
12) List of liver functions
13) Explain the structure and functions of the gastrointestinal system

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

General Physiology

Course Contents

The Gastrointestinal System,The Chemical Senses, The Endocrine System, Neurophysiology-Pain Physiology

Weekly Schedule

1) Structure and Function of the Digestive System
2) Food intake (chewing, swallowing and saliva formation)
3) Structure and secretion of stomach
4) Small and large intestines
5) Special Senses: Smell
6) Special Senses: Taste
7) Nausea and Vomiting
8) Snoring, Obstructive sleep apnea: adjustment device in the buccal area
9) midterm exam
10) The Liver: Secretion and Function
11) Pancreatic Islet Hormones
12) Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism
13) Thyroid Hormone and Effects
14) Pain and Analgesia
15) Pain pathways in the central nervous system
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Oral Physiology		Elective	Bachelor's degree	2	Fall	1