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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOPHYSICS-Yearly8+0-1
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN, Lect. Cemil ÖZGÜL
Assistant(s)
AimThe main objective of this course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and methods of biophysics.
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. General structure of the nerve cells,2. Structure of the nerve cell membrane and its properties,3. Types of the ion channels in the neurons,4. The action Potential in the neurons,5. Neurotransmitter substances,6. Effects of neurotransmitter substances on neurons via direct and indirect pathways,7. Some Techniques about used in studies of ion channels: voltage clamp technique,8. Patch – Clamp Technique,9. Biophysics of muscle and its dynamics,10. Structure of skeletal muscle cells,11. The role of some molecules play in sliding filament theory,12. The Action potential in skeletal muscle cells,13. Neuromuscular Junction and the stimulation of muscle cells,14. Biophysics of Fluid,15. Plain and turbulent current trends,16. The action potential of ventricular muscle cells and the auto rhythmic cells in the heart..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
At the end of this course, students will:10, 14, 16, 9A
1. Learn to general structure of the nerve cells, structure of the nerve cell membrane and its properties, types of the ion channels in the neurons, the action potential in the neurons, neurotransmitter substances and effects of neurotransmitter substances on neurons via direct and indirect pathways.10, 14, 16, 9A
2. Learn to some techniques about used in studies of ion channels for example, voltage clamp technique and patch – clamp technique.10, 14, 16, 9A
3. Learn to biophysics of muscle and its dynamics, structure of skeletal muscle cells, the role of some molecules play in sliding filament theory, the action potential in skeletal muscle cells and neuromuscular junction and the stimulation of muscle cells.10, 14, 16, 9A
4. Learn to biophysics of fluid, plain and turbulent current trends, and the action potential of ventricular muscle cells and the auto rhythmic cells in the heart.10, 14, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. General structure of the nerve cells
22. Structure of the nerve cell membrane and its properties
33. Types of the ion channels in the neurons
44. The action Potential in the neurons
55. Neurotransmitter substances
66. Effects of neurotransmitter substances on neurons via direct and indirect pathways
77. Some Techniques about used in studies of ion channels: voltage clamp technique
88. Patch – Clamp Technique
99. Biophysics of muscle and its dynamics
1010. Structure of skeletal muscle cells
1111. The role of some molecules play in sliding filament theory
1212. The Action potential in skeletal muscle cells
1313. Neuromuscular Junction and the stimulation of muscle cells
1414. Biophysics of Fluid
1515. Plain and turbulent current trends
1616. The action potential of ventricular muscle cells and the auto rhythmic cells in the heart.
Resources
Course notes will be given to students.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
X
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
X
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14114
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam166
General Exam11212
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)32
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(32/30)1
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIOPHYSICS-Yearly8+0-1
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeCommittee Course
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Bahar GÜNTEKİN, Lect. Cemil ÖZGÜL
Assistant(s)
AimThe main objective of this course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and methods of biophysics.
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. General structure of the nerve cells,2. Structure of the nerve cell membrane and its properties,3. Types of the ion channels in the neurons,4. The action Potential in the neurons,5. Neurotransmitter substances,6. Effects of neurotransmitter substances on neurons via direct and indirect pathways,7. Some Techniques about used in studies of ion channels: voltage clamp technique,8. Patch – Clamp Technique,9. Biophysics of muscle and its dynamics,10. Structure of skeletal muscle cells,11. The role of some molecules play in sliding filament theory,12. The Action potential in skeletal muscle cells,13. Neuromuscular Junction and the stimulation of muscle cells,14. Biophysics of Fluid,15. Plain and turbulent current trends,16. The action potential of ventricular muscle cells and the auto rhythmic cells in the heart..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
At the end of this course, students will:10, 14, 16, 9A
1. Learn to general structure of the nerve cells, structure of the nerve cell membrane and its properties, types of the ion channels in the neurons, the action potential in the neurons, neurotransmitter substances and effects of neurotransmitter substances on neurons via direct and indirect pathways.10, 14, 16, 9A
2. Learn to some techniques about used in studies of ion channels for example, voltage clamp technique and patch – clamp technique.10, 14, 16, 9A
3. Learn to biophysics of muscle and its dynamics, structure of skeletal muscle cells, the role of some molecules play in sliding filament theory, the action potential in skeletal muscle cells and neuromuscular junction and the stimulation of muscle cells.10, 14, 16, 9A
4. Learn to biophysics of fluid, plain and turbulent current trends, and the action potential of ventricular muscle cells and the auto rhythmic cells in the heart.10, 14, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. General structure of the nerve cells
22. Structure of the nerve cell membrane and its properties
33. Types of the ion channels in the neurons
44. The action Potential in the neurons
55. Neurotransmitter substances
66. Effects of neurotransmitter substances on neurons via direct and indirect pathways
77. Some Techniques about used in studies of ion channels: voltage clamp technique
88. Patch – Clamp Technique
99. Biophysics of muscle and its dynamics
1010. Structure of skeletal muscle cells
1111. The role of some molecules play in sliding filament theory
1212. The Action potential in skeletal muscle cells
1313. Neuromuscular Junction and the stimulation of muscle cells
1414. Biophysics of Fluid
1515. Plain and turbulent current trends
1616. The action potential of ventricular muscle cells and the auto rhythmic cells in the heart.
Resources
Course notes will be given to students.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
X
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
X
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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