GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Reproduction and Endocrine Physiology/FZY-2050
Course Title: Reproduction and Endocrine Physiology
Credits 2 ECTS 4
Course Semester 1 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Defines hormones and counts the mechanisms of action of hormones.
Define functions of hypothalamus
Counts pituitary gland hormones
Explain thyroid gland and hormones
Define pancreas hormones and function
Explain the adrenal gland cortex and medulla hormones.
Explains bone formation and destruction with effective hormones by calcium.
Define male gonad hormones.
Define female gonad hormones.
Define pregnancy and lactation.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  General characteristics of hormones
2. Week  Mechanisms of hormonal effects
3. Week   Hypothalamus
4. Week  Pituitary gland hormons
5. Week  Thyroid hormones and their functions
6. Week  Suprarenal gland and hormones (steroids, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, sex hormones)
7. Week  Suprarenal gland and medulla hormones
8. Week  Pancreas
9. Week  Regulation of calcium
10. Week  Deposition and absorption of bone - Remodeling
11. Week  Female genital system and female hormones
12. Week  Hormonal factors in pregnancy
13. Week  Lactation
14. Week  Male genital system and male hormones
15. Week  Menapause
16. Week  Discussion of literature
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
0
0
 Assignment
1
25
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
1
75
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
20
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
80
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
4
3
12
 Searching in Internet and Library
8
2
16
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
4
2
8
 Presentation
4
2
8
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
0
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
4
4
16
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
88
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.52
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Reach, query and assimilate field-specific information by using the right resources. Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and constantly renews itself.X
2Define the functioning and coordination of cells, tissues, organs and systems in humans. Explain their interaction with the environment.X
3Understands the effects of nervous, endocrine and immune systems on other systems known as basic control systems in human organism.X
4Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physiology in planning and implementing various experimental models considering ethical values.X
5Work effectively individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.X
6Shares the results of his / her studies with other researchers orally and / or in writing within the framework of national and international scientific activities. Continues to develop scientific activitiesX
7In his studies, he pays attention to laboratory safety and uses his resources efficiently considering the cost-effectiveness relationship.X
8Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and constantly renews itself.X
9Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction; reach original results by evaluating new ideasX
10Gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. Observes the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement related to the field.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof.Dr. Prof.Dr K Gonca Akbulut)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   ()
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (kgonca@gazi.edu.tr)