BÄ°K645 - MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY | BÄ°K645 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Other: Lectures with active student participation | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Prof.Dr.A. Kevser Özden | |||||
| Course objective | To explain the activity of systems and tissues at molecular level. To analyse the activity-structure reletionship for major macromolecules. To emphasize the molecular basis of physiplogical interactions and control systems | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The structural properties of main biological macromolecules, the structure-activity relationship of proteins and the role of molecular interactions in physiological systems | |||||
| References | 1. The Cell: A molecular Approach (2009), G. Cooper, R.E. Hausman, 5th ed.,? ASM Press, Washington DC. 2. Molecular Biology of the Cell, B. Alberts, A. Johnson, et. al., 5th ed., Garland Publ. Inc., New York 3. Relevant research articles in current journals | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Basic concepts in physiology |
| Week 2 | Physiolgical systems and tissues |
| Week 3 | Cellular diversity and compartmentalisation |
| Week 4 | Atoms, molecules and functional groups |
| Week 5 | Biological makromolecules |
| Week 6 | Electrolite balance in body fluids |
| Week 7 | Paper presentation |
| Week 8 | Membrane Channels and pumps |
| Week 9 | Contractile proteins |
| Week 10 | Transport proteins |
| Week 11 | Ä°mmune networks |
| Week 12 | Hormonal networks |
| Week 13 | I Neural networks |
| Week 14 | Paper presentation |
| Week 15 | Preparation for the exam |
| Week 16 | FINAL EXAMINATION |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 2 | 40 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 16 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 2 | 24 | 48 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 8 | 9 | 72 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 69 | 240 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies. | X | ||||
| 2. Has the laboratory safety and technical knowledge and skills required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology, and able to solve the research problems using the tools and equipment in the field. | X | ||||
| 3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach. | X | ||||
| 4. Has the competency to conduct research, take part in research projects, chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings or publish. | X | ||||
| 5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities. | X | ||||
| 6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work. | X | ||||
| 7. Reads and analyses the scientific papers in Exercise and Sports Physiology, conducts and carries out evidenced based research in the concerned professional field. | X | ||||
| 8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies. | X | ||||
| 9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology. | X | ||||
| 10. Establishes written, verbal and visual communication with national and international scientists and defends his/her opinions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest