Rapor Tarihi: 24.02.2026 05:55
| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart and Circulatory Physiology | BIO533 | 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 (Bahar) |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to provide students with information about the general characteristics of the heart, its functions and the regulation of circulation. |
| Course Content | Heart Physiology,Rhythmical excitatory and conductive system of the heart, Regulation of the heart, Cardiac cycle and pressure changes in the heart, Overview of the circulation; medical biophysics of pressure, flow, and resistance, The microcirculation and lymphatic system, Vascular distensibility and functions of the arterial and venous systems, Local and humoral control of tissue flow by the tissues, Nervous regulation of the circulation, and rapid control of arterial pressure, Nervous regulation of the circulation, and rapid control of arterial pressure, Long-term control of arterial pressure, Cardiac output, venous return, and their regulation, Cardiac output, venous return, and their regulation, Heart Valves and Heart Sounds |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | 1. Will be able to explain the features of the heart's conduction system. |
| 2 | Will be able to explain the excitation-contraction connection of the heart muscle. |
| 3 | Can describe the cardiac cycle. |
| 4 | Will be able to explain the functions of the heart valves and the formation mechanisms of heart sounds. |
| 5 | Can explain the pressure changes in various parts of the circulation. |
| 6 | 1. Will be able to explain the regulation mechanisms of blood pressure. |
| 7 | Can explain cardiac output and regulating mechanisms. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction: Heart Physiology | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Rhythmical excitatory and conductive system of the heart | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Regulation of the heart | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Cardiac cycle and pressure changes in the heart | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Overview of the circulation; medical biophysics of pressure, flow, and resistance | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | The microcirculation and lymphatic system | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Vascular distensibility and functions of the arterial and venous systems | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Local and humoral control of tissue flow by the tissues / Mid Term | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Nervous regulation of the circulation, and rapid control of arterial pressure | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Nervous regulation of the circulation, and rapid control of arterial pressure | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Long-term control of arterial pressure | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Cardiac output, venous return, and their regulation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Cardiac output, venous return, and their regulation | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Heart Valves and Heart Sounds | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 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 | DK7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| 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 | ||
