Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Meltem Özlen DİLLİOĞLUGİL
Prof. Dr. Hale MARAL KIR

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Learning the effects and mechanisms of hormones
2) Learning the regulation of hormone release
3) Learning the relationships between hormones and diseases

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	No relation	No relation
	2	High	High	Middle	No relation	No relation
	3	High	High	Middle	No relation	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Hypothalamus and pituitary and epiphyseal hormones Thyroid and parathyroid hormones Sex hormones Adrenal cortex and medulla hormones Gastrointestinal system hormones

Weekly Schedule

1) General mechanism of hormonal effect
2) Regulation of hormone release
3) Regulation of Kidneys and Blood Pressure "Renin-angiotensin System"
4) Negative feedback metabolism
5) Thyroid hormone metabolism
6) Adrenal Cortex Feedback
7) Regulation of hormone release
8) Release of GnRH and LH
9) MID-TERM
10) Inactivation of hormones
11) Synthesis of Hormones
12) Synthesis of Protein Hormones
13) Synthesis of Steroid Hormones
14) Synthesis of Male Gender Hormones
15) Synthesis of catecholamines
16) SEMESTER FINAL EXAM

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	80%
Semester Studies	Practices	14	20%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)