Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Serap ANDAÇ
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable nutrition and dietetics students to understand the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system, the mechanisms of digestion and absorption, the physiological functions of related organs, and the relationship between these processes and nutrition.
Course Content
This course includes information about the structure, functions, secretions, and physiology of the digestive system.
Required Resources
- Textbook of Medical Physiology (Guyton and Hall), Fourteenth Edition, 2021
- Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition
Course Learning Outcomes
- Establishes a relationship between physiology and conditions such as obesity and underweight.
- Explains the functions of the gastrointestinal system.
- Explains the mechanisms of digestion.
- Describes the mechanisms of absorption.
- Evaluates the metabolic functions of the liver.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionPresentationProblem Solving
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physiology of Digestion and Absorption in the Gastrointestinal Tract - Part 1 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 2 | Physiology of Digestion and Absorption in the Gastrointestinal Tract - 2 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 3 | Secretory Functions of the Digestive Tract-1 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 4 | Secretory Functions of the Digestive Tract-2 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 5 | The Progress and Mixing of Foods in the Gastrointestinal System - 1 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 6 | The Progress and Mixing of Foods in the Gastrointestinal System - 2 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 7 | Physiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders-1 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Physiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders - 2 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 10 | Liver Physiology | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 11 | Dietary Balances - 1 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 12 | Balances in the Diet - 2 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 13 | General Principles of Gastrointestinal Function - 1 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 14 | General Principles of Gastrointestinal Function - 2 | Medical Physiology (Guyton A.), 13th Edition |
| 15 | Public holiday | Public holiday |
| 16 | Public holiday | Public holiday |