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Course Name : Anatomy of the Digestive System

Course Code : ANA540

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AHMET HİLMİ YÜCEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gives basic information about the structure of the digestive system
Defines the joint organs and the digestive tract
Describes the projection of the digestive organs to the body wall
Demonstrates the neurovascular distribution of the digestive organs
Explains the structural and the functional relationship of the digestive system
Explains the concepts of alimantatio, digestio, absorbsio, and defecatio
Defines porto-caval anastomoses
Defines the body wall and the cava-caval anstomoses in the abdominal cavity
Defines the lumbo-sacral plexus
Explains the abdominal wall and the abdominal lymphatic drainage

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to give basic instruction on the anatomy of the digestive system.

Course Contents : The contents of this course are the functions and anatomy of the organs of the digestive system, blood, lymph vessels and nerve distribution, variations other than normal structure and their clinical significance.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Two classrooms and a laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Digestive tract Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies
2 Additional organs of the digestive tract Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
3 Structure and function of the digestive system Reading books Lecture, discussion, group work, the standard classroom technologies
4 Article writing Preparation of the article Presentation, discussion, standard classroom technologies.
5 Alimantatio, digestion, absorbsio ve defacatio Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
6 Midterm Exam Reading books Standard classroom technologies.
7 Lymphatic drainage Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
8 Cava-caval anastomoses Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
9 Porto-caval anastomoses Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
10 Neural innervation Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
11 Arterial nutrition Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
12 Venous discharge Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
13 The projection of the digestive organs to the body wall Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
14 Functions of the mastication muscles Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
15 The temporo mandibular joint and its movements Reading books Lecture, discussion, problem solving, group work, the standard classroom technologies.
16/17 Final exam Reading books Standard classroom technologies.


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Internet and library databases.
Required Course Material(s)   Atlas and Textbook of Anatomy. Fahri DERE
 Gray´s Anatomy. Editor-in-Chief:Susan Standrink.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 60
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. 4
2 Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. 4
3 Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. 4
4 Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. 4
5 Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. 5
6 Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. 3
7 Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. 4
8 Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. 5
9 Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. 5
10 Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. 5
11 Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. 4
12 Describes the surface anatomy structures. 5
13 Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. 5
14 Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. 5
15 Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. 3
16 Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. 5
17 Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. 3
18 Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. 2
19 Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. 4
20 Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload: 157
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28
ECTS Credit: 6