Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02331103 | Biophysics | 2025 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT | B-230 | [email protected] | 7666 | Tuesday 14:00 |
Course Content
Motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions, vector, work and kinetic energy, conservation of energy, collisions, rotation, torque and angular momentum, charge and matter, electric field, Gauss's law and electric potential, hemodynamics basic concepts, blood flow characteristics and viscosity, Laplace formula in the veins, bioelectrical events in the cardiac muscle, heart electro-rhythmic work, ion channels, physics of medical imaging
Objectives of the Course
The relationship between cause and effect of energy transfer occurring in biological systems is discussed.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It relates the physiological characteristics of the muscular and nervous systems to the mechanisms of contraction and movement. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O2 | It explains the basic physiological functioning of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. | P.1.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Interprets the physiological characteristics of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, their regulatory mechanisms, and their relationship with homeostasis. | P.1.6 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions |
| 2 | Vectors |
| 3 | Work and Kinetic Energy |
| 4 | Energy Conservation |
| 5 | Collisions, Rotation, Torque and Angular Momentum |
| 6 | Load and Article |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Gauss`s Law and Electric Potential |
| 9 | Basic Concepts of Hemodynamics |
| 10 | Blood Flow Characteristics and Viscosity |
| 11 | Laplace formula in the veins |
| 12 | Heart Muscle Following bioelectrical Events |
| 13 | Heart electro-rhythmic work, Ion Channels |
| 14 | Medical Imaging Physics |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Biyofizik, Ferit Pehlivan, Pelikan |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 12 | 8 | 96 |
| Midterms | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | It relates the physiological characteristics of the muscular and nervous systems to the mechanisms of contraction and movement. | 3 |
| O2 | It explains the basic physiological functioning of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. | 3 |
| O3 | Interprets the physiological characteristics of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, their regulatory mechanisms, and their relationship with homeostasis. | 2 |
