Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Seminary FZY513 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 1 0.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Şerif DEMİR, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ersin BEYAZÇİÇEK, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özge BEYAZÇİÇEK
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ersin BEYAZÇİÇEK (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ersin BEYAZÇİÇEK (Güz), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özge BEYAZÇİÇEK (Bahar), Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özge BEYAZÇİÇEK (Güz), Prof. Dr. Şerif DEMİR (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Şerif DEMİR (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to develop students’ abilities to search, evaluate, and interpret current scientific literature in the field of physiology and to enable them to prepare and present an academic seminar on a specific research topic. The course also aims to improve students’ scientific thinking, critical analysis, and scientific communication skills.
Course Content Within this course, students identify current research topics in physiology, review scientific literature, and prepare a comprehensive seminar on a selected topic. During the seminar preparation process, students analyze literature, evaluate scientific findings, and present their results in an academic presentation format. The course also includes the development of scientific presentation techniques, academic writing, and discussion skills.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Systematically search and evaluate current scientific literature in physiology.
2 Analyze scientific sources related to a specific research topic
3 Organize and present scientific information in an academic seminar format.
4 Effectively use scientific presentation techniques and academic communication skills.
5 Participate in scientific discussions and perform critical evaluations.
6 Develop scientific awareness of current developments in the field of physiology.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course and selection of seminar topics
2. Week Scientific literature search methods
3. Week Analysis and evaluation of scientific articles
4. Week Literature review related to seminar topics
5. Week Literature evaluation and discussion
6. Week Preparation of seminar outline
7. Week Presentation techniques and academic communication
8. Week Development of seminar content
9. Week Evaluation of seminar preparation process
10. Week Preparation of presentation materials
11. Week Evaluation of draft seminar presentations
12. Week Finalization of seminar preparation
13. Week Seminar presentations
14. Week Seminar presentations and overall evaluation
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have enough knowledge in Basic Medical Physiology and Basic Medical Sciences to support those physiology notions, as well as to evaluate and improve those knowledge.
2 To keep up with the literature in the field, and their knowledge and skills in their profession as well as to realize and apply lifelong learning process.
3 To design scientific research in their field and, to conduct that research individually or with their team. To have enough knowledge in statistic, to use necessary software and to offer solutions to problems
4 To know the importance of the collaboration with related medical science disciplines and, to use their knowledge and problem solving skills in the studies between those disciplines.
5 To write a report of a participated research as well as to publish or present that research in national and international meetings.
6 To use the technology of informatics and communication as much as the field demanded.
7 To have enough knowledge of laboratory safety and research ethics as well as to consider those values in data collection, data interpretation and its announcement phases.
7 To have enough knowledge of laboratory safety and research ethics as well as to consider those values in data collection, data interpretation and its announcement phases.
8 To have enough skills and knowledge to use basic laboratory instruments as well as the sophisticated ones which are related to their research field.
9 To have enough skills and knowledge to use basic laboratory instruments as well as the sophisticated ones which are related to their research field.
10 To have skills of presentation and transmitting their knowledge.
11 To communicate and defend their original ideas with national and international scientists by using the way of writing, speaking and presenting.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 1 1
Preparation, After Class Study 12 1 12
Research 14 2 28
Interview 2 2 4
Presentation (Preparation) 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0