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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS FIZ 6063 URINARY SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Physiology

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ILKAY AKSU

Offered to

Physiology

Course Objective

To learn the basic concepts of the physiology of the urinary system, To understand the cellular mechanisms involved in the changes in kidney disease

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To understand the distribution of body fluids and the physiopathology of edema 2   To explain glomerular and tubular functions in urine formation 3   To be able to comprehend the mechanisms of concentrated urine formation and related disorders 4   To be able to understand the mechanisms of kidney regulation of electrolyte levels 5   To explain the mechanisms of control of acid-base regulation by kidneys 6   To be able to comprehend diuretics and mechanisms of action

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Distribution of body fluids 2 Fluid exchange between intracellular and extracellular, edema formation 3 Physiological organization of the excretory system 4 Renal blood flow and physiological control of glomerular filtration 5 Regulation of glomerular filtration 6 The mechanisms used in tubular reabsorption 7 Tubular reabsorption and secretion 8 Dilution of urine 9 Concentration of urine 10 Midterm exam Control of body fluid osmolarity 11 Regulation of body sodium balance 12 Regulation of potassium concentration 13 Control of acid base balance by kidneys 14 Diuretics and kidney diseases 15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Guyton, Tıbbi Fizyoloji 2013 Vander, Insan Fizyolojisi 2018

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Presentation and through discussion in the form of question and answer

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 ASG ASSIGNMENT 2 FIN FINAL EXAM 3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.40 + FIN* 0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.40 + RST* 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

4124478

Office Hours

Monday, 12:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 15 2 30 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 15 2 30 Preparation for midterm exam 1 16 16 Preparation for final exam 1 16 16 Preparing assignments 1 4 4 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 LO.1 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.2 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.3 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.4 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 LO.6 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3