Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Department of Physiology was established in 1978 with the approval of the Higher Education Council based on branch of Faculty of Medicine. Physiology MD program started to education in 2015. Duration of the program is a total of 4 semesters including two semesters of courses and two semesters of thesis. The program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Master s Degree in Physiology , MSc

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Our department accept course credits that students take previous same program of other university by approval of The Committee of Health Science Institute.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. İn total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

The objectives of this programme are to provide the candidates with a focused knowledge of physiology and medical physiology; a general knowledge of cellular physiology and the mechanisms of the functional properties of the organ systems; as well as a detailed knowledge in his or her area of research. Program includes required courses each semester with elective courses in different areas of physiology. Students may choose courses from other divisions.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Having basic general knowledge in the field of physiology master's program
2	Define the human body by examining as systems and having the knowledge about the normal function
3	Examine the mutual interaction of the systems of the body during normal process
4	Define the vital variables in detail in a healthy human
5	Having the ability to and evaluate the vital variables (blood pressure, pulse, ECG, neuron conduction velocity and respiratory function tests) of normal functioning of the body in the laboratory
6	Having the ability to do original work on Physiology Master s Program
7	Having the ability to determine deficiencies by specializing in a particular subject area in the field
8	Having the ability to produce the suggestions for deficiencies in the field
9	Having the ability to implement criticism and self-criticism
10	Having the ability to comply with the ethical principles

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
2 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester,120 ECTS in total. 8 lessons are compulsory courses in their own program of our department.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	FİZ 5001	INTRODUCTION TO CELL AND GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	4
G	2	FİZ 5017	CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SENSORY PHYSIOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	5
G	3	FİZ 5015	LITERATURE SEARCH, ARTICLE WRITING AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES IN PHYSIOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	6
G	4	FİZ 5003	PERIFERAL NERVE AND MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	4
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	11
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	SBE 5005	EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND APPLICATION METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	6
G	2	SBE 5031	ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY ANIMAL RESEARCH	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	4
G	3	BİO 5019	BASIC LABORATORY PRINCIPLES AND METHODS I	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	10
G	4	SBE 5049	CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
G	5	SBE 5048	LEGAL REGULATIONS AND SAFETY IN MEDICAL DEVICES	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	3
G	6	FİZ 5013	PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	6
G	7	EFZ 5009	SEARCH,EVALUATION,WRITING AND PRESENT,TECH. FOR PUBLICATION IN SPORS SCIENCE	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	7
G	8	EFZ 5025	PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH	ELECTIVE	2	0	0	6
G	9	FİZ 5009	INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL PHYSIOLOGY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	7
G	10	FİZ 5011	STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	9
G	11	SBİ 5049	LEARNING AND MEMORY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	9

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	FİZ 5002	PHYSIOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	5
B	2	FİZ 5004	PHYSIOLOGY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	5
B	3	FİZ 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	2
B	4	FİZ 5008	DIGESTION AND METABOLISM	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	5	FİZ 5098	SPECIALTY AREA	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	2
B	6	FİZ 5006	ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	6
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	SBE 5040	SAFETY PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY PRACTICES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	2
B	2	EFZ 5016	FIRST AıD AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	3	SBE 5046	RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	4	SBE 5038	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	3

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	FİZ 5099	THESIS STUDY	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	FİZ 5099	THESIS STUDY	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are evaluated with the success of 1midterms, 1 final exam, homework and projects. To be successful in courses, the student should be taken at least 75.

Graduation Requirements

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Associate Professor Müge KİRAY
e-mail:muge.kiray@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124562

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