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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Cell Physiology

Course Code : BY-504

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET SULANÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the moleculers of cell matrix; The moleculers basis of communication between cells and the moleculers basis of communication within the cells.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Understanding the structure of the cell matrix molecules

Course Contents : Cell components and tasks, and the relationship with the environment in which the cell , the cell membrane material transmission; Osmosis filtration and diffusion, passive transport mechanisms, active ion conduction ; bioelectric potential , membrane potential , and their role in the formation of passive and active mechanisms . Cell action potentials and the related events, anabolic and metabolic reactions occurring in the cell .

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The molecular basis of communication between cells
2 Peptides and Steroid Hormones
3 Control mechanism of the pituitary and hypothalamus
4 Mechanism of peptide hormone insulin and gastrin
5 Enkephalıns (Met - enkephalin and lo - enkephalin ) mechanism
6 Muscarinic and nicotinic receptors function
7 General Buyer receptors
8 mıd-term exam
9 Second messengers ( secondary messengers )
10 Calcium ions , inositol triphosphate ( IP3 ) , diacylglycerol (DG )
11 Calcium sources
12 growth Factors
13 oncogenes
14 The molecular basis of communication within the cells
15 The mechanism of protein synthesis in the cell
16/17 fınal exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 3 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 20
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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 3
2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 4
3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 4
4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4
5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 5
6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 4
7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 5
8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4
9 Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data 4
10 Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels 5
11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 5
12 In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate 5
13 Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality 4
14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4
15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 4
16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0
17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 0
* 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) 16 3 48
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 5 2 10
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 7 70
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 3 6 18
    Final Exam 2 4 8
Total Workload: 154
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.16
ECTS Credit: 6