BIO 252 Physiology

Class hours:

Prof Kiriş
Class hours: Tuesday 12:40-13:30
Wednesday 14:40-16:30
Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/96936689049?
pwd=UWFaVXFkUWpTNnJYWEovWStxRHByUT09

Prof Muyan
Class hours: Wednesdays 14:40-17:30

Prof Banerjee
Class hours: Tuesday 12:40-13:30
Wednesday 14:40-16:30

The class will be held in Z-03 when in-person teaching begins.

Course objective:

A highlight of the basic physiological and processes of homeostasis that go on in the human
body. Emphasis will be given, where appropriate, on how diseased states may affect
homeostasis.

What we expect from you:

In this course we expect you to learn to think and discuss rather than just memorize the text-
book info. You may also be examined on materials discussed during the class in addition to
the text-book. Please also make sure you have a working email account and access to
ODTUClass as soon as the classes start.

Weekly schedule:

Week 1 Introduction to the Nervous System (Chapter 8, 9, Kiriş)

Week 2 Sensory Physiology (Chapter 10, Kiriş)
Week 3 Autonomic Nervous System (Chapter 11, Kiriş)
Week 4-5 Brief overview of Endocrine system, Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism
(Chapters 7, 22 and 23, Muyan)
Weeks 6-7 Reproductive Physiology (Chapter 26, Muyan)
Midterm 1 (Kiriş) (Date and location will be announced during the semester)
Midterm 2 (Muyan) (Date and location will be announced during the semester)
Week 8 Muscles (Chapter 12, Banerjee)
Week 9 Cardiovascular Physiology (Chapter 14, Banerjee)
Week 10 Control of Blood Pressure, Blood and Lymphatic system (Chapter 15, 16, Banerjee)
Week 11 Mechanics of breathing and gas exchange (Chapter 17, 18, Banerjee)
Week 12 The kidneys, fluid and electrolyte balance (Chapter 19, 20, Banerjee)
Week 13 Digestive system (Chapter 21, Banerjee)
Final Exam

Important points:
1. Exams will consist of a mixture of essay-type questions, true-false, fill the blanks and
multiple choice questions (60% for midterm exams [30% Kiriş, %30 Muyan]), 40% for final
exam)
2. Active participation in the lecture is requested.
3. Make-up exams are given only in case of unavoidable circumstances. Please make sure that
you have proper internet connection and your laptop is charged before an exam.
4. Owing to the class size students getting grades higher than DD will not be allowed to take
the course again to improve their grades.

Reference material:
Integrated Physiology by Dee Siverthorn, Pearson Education.

Dr Erkan Kiriş, Dr. Mesut Muyan and Dr. Sreeparna Banerjee