| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functions and Physiology of Endocrine Glands | BIO524 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Salih Tunç KAYA |
| Instructor(s) | Doç. Dr. Salih Tunç KAYA (Güz) |
| Goals | The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the development, structure and functions of the endocrine system, etiopathogenesis, pathology, symptoms and signs, prevention, diagnosis and treatment principles of disorders related to this system and basic medical skills for the endocrine system. |
| Course Content | Hormone and endocrine effects, classification of hormones and their mechanisms of action, adenohypophyseal hormones, neurohypophysis hormones, growth hormone and its mechanism of action, thyroid hormones and its mechanism of action, parathyroid hormone and calcium-phosphate metabolism, endocrine hormones of the pancreas, adrenal gland hormones. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Learns the structure and basic physiological functions of the endocrine system glands and organs. |
| 2 | Learns to regulate hormones through feedback mechanisms |
| 3 | Learns the production and categorization of hormones. |
| 4 | Learns and questions the mechanisms of action of hormones |
| 5 | Questions how the endocrine system interacts with the nervous system and other body systems. |
| 6 | Learns basic information about common diseases and hormonal disorders that affect the endocrine system. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Basic structure of the endocrine system and general functions of hormones | Class Hours Research |
| 2. Week | Basic structure of the endocrine system and general functions of hormones | Class Hours |
| 3. Week | Feedback control of hormones (negative and positive) | Class Hours Research |
| 4. Week | How hormones are synthesized and secreted | Class Hours Research |
| 5. Week | The importance of hypothalamic-pituitary hormonal regulation | Class Hours |
| 6. Week | Pituitary hormones | Class Hours |
| 7. Week | Parathyroid hormones and endocrine pancreas | Class Hours |
| 8. Week | Thyroid gland and hormones / Mid Term | Class Hours |
| 9. Week | Thyroid gland and hormones | Class Hours |
| 10. Week | Adrenal hormones | Class Hours |
| 11. Week | Secretion of gonadotropins and prolactin from the pituitary and the effects of these hormones on reproductive tissues | Class Hours |
| 12. Week | Reproductive system anatomy (male and female) | Class Hours |
| 13. Week | Reproductive processes such as reproductive cycle, spermatogenesis, oogenesis | Class Hours |
| 14. Week | Pregnancy and breastfeeding | Class Hours |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research. | ✔ | |||||
| 16 | Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them. | ✔ | |||||
| 17 | Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Interview | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 204 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
