| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 24555010200 | PHYSIOPATHOLOGY | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the fundamental pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the development of diseases and to enable students to explain the relationship between these mechanisms and clinical symptoms. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Ayşegül YURT |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | It explains the basic concepts of pathophysiology and disease mechanisms. | | 2 | It distinguishes between normal physiological processes and pathological conditions. | | 3 | It explains the causes and consequences of circulatory disorders and hemodynamic changes. | | 4 | It describes the pathophysiological changes seen in metabolic and endocrine diseases. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| none |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| Lecture (to introduce basic concepts), case-based learning, question-and-answer sessions, and classroom discussions. |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to pathophysiology: basic concepts and definitions, Disease mechanisms at the cellular level, Anemia, Cancer, Inflammation and healing processes, Pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases, Pathophysiology of respiratory system diseases, Basic pathophysiology of nervous system diseases, Pathophysiology of digestive system diseases, Kidney and fluid-electrolyte balance disorders. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Pathophysiology
Basic concepts and definitions
The relationship between normal physiology and pathology | none | none | | 2 | Cellular adaptations, cell damage and cell death. | none | none | | 3 | Inflammation | none | none | | 4 | Hemodynamic disturbances | none | none | | 5 | Shock and circulatory failure | none | none | | 6 | Respiratory System Pathophysiology | none | none | | 7 | midterm exam | none | none | | 8 | Pathophysiology of infectious diseases | none | none | | 9 | Pathophysiology of metabolic and endocrine disorders. | none | none | | 10 | Basic pathophysiology of nervous and digestive system diseases. | none | none | | 11 | Kidney, fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance disorders | none | none | | 12 | general review | none | none | | 13 | general review | none | none | | 14 | Final Exams | none | none |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Lecture slides and summary lecture notes, |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| Case-based learning, short assessment activities, case study analysis. |
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | none |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Question-Answer | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Team/Group Work | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Case Study | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Criticising Paper | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 3 | 9 | 27 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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