Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Gül İLBAY

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define the following properties of ion channels: gating, activation, and inactivation.
2) State the cell properties that determine the rate of electronic conduction
3) Differentiate between the properties of electrotonic conduction, conduction of an action potential, and saltatory conduction. Identify regions of a neuron where each type of electrical activity may be found.
4) Contrast the gating of ion-selective channels by extracellular ligands, intracellular ligands, stretch, and voltage.
5) Know the properties of voltage-gated Na+, K+, and Ca2+ channels, and understand that voltage influences their gating, activation, and inactivation.
6) Understand how the activity of voltage-gated Na+, K+, and Ca2+ channels generates an action potentia.l

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Program Competencies

Learning Outcomes

No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Histology

Course Contents

Weekly Schedule

1) Neurons: Morphology, Axonal Transport
2) Excitation & Conduction
3) Resting Membrane Potential
4) Action Potential
5) Electrotonic Potentials, Local Response, & Firing Level
6) Ionic Basis of Excitation and Conduction
7) Nerve Fiber Types & Function
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Exam
10) Electrical Characteristics of Skeletal Muscle
11) Contractile Responses
12) Cardiac Muscle Morphology
13) Electrical Properties
14) Mechanical Properties
15) Smooth Muscle Morphology, Electrical & Mechanical Activity
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Lab / Workshop

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

Other

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
Excitable Tissues	FZY503	Compulsory	Master's degree	1	Fall	6