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) Giving a detailed account of basic cardiovascular physiology.
2) Applying this knowledge to explain cardiovascular responses to physiological and pathological changes associated with altered cardiovascular function.
3) Correlating the principles of cardiovascular and other systemic responses in health with those in common disease states.
4) Giving experience of the appropriate technical skills used in examining the operation of the cardiovascular system.
5) Analyzing electrocardiograpgy findings.

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

Anatomy

Course Contents

Candidates are provided with profound knowledge on unique characteristics of cardiac muscle, electrophysiology of the heart, cardiac function, cardiac cycle, physiology of cardiac defects (heart sounds), the normal electrocardiogram (ECG) and the ECG in cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac output and venous return, fluid dynamics, arterial pressure and the circulation, the microcirculation and lymphatics, regulation of arterial pressure, local control of blood flow, hemostasis and injury, hemorrhage, shock, coronary circulation, cerebral circulation.

Weekly Schedule

1) Cardiac membran potential
2) Initistion and propagation of cardiac electrical potential
3) Electrocardiography
4) Cardiac cycle
5) Cardiac output
6) Systemic circulation
7) Measurement of arterial pressure
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Properties of endothelial
10) Microcirculation and lymphatic system
11) Special circulations
12) Autonomic neural control of circulatory system
13) Hormonal control of cardiovascular system
14) Short-term and long-term control of blood pressure
15) Cardiovascular homeostasis
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

Turkish

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
Cardiovascular System Physiology	FZY611	Compulsory	Doctorate degree	1	Fall	4