Faculty of Medicine
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KURUL12 | Intercellular Interaction | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 1+0+0 | 8 | 10 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| 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 | Asst. Prof. Kamile YÜCEL, Asst. Prof. Kamile YÜCEL |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Tuğçe DURAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
It consists of compulsory board courses (Medical Biochemistry, Medical Biology, Physiology, Biophysics, First Aid, Medical Education and Informatics, Medical Practices) and elective courses. Theoretical courses are fully attended in the classrooms of the semester; applications are made in Basic Medical Sciences Laboratories
Objectives of the Course
In the course board; • Acid, base, buffer and buffer systems and the structure and functions of molecules in organisms • Functions of molecular organizations in the cell, cell membrane, cytoskeleton and substance transport • Physiological events at the cellular level and the properties of the cell • Practical applications of basic life support by dealing with basic concepts, drowning, consciousness problems and issues in first aid • It is aimed to teach first aid training in first aid, carrying the injured, applying tourniquet dressing, and first aid in external and internal bleedings with the course of medical practices.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 | Has basic and clinical medical knowledge. | 3 |
| P2 | Has the professional skills required for diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment. | 2 |
| P3 | Knows and applies the basic principles for protecting and improving individual and community health. | 3 |
| P4 | Assumes responsibility for lifelong learning and makes self-assessment. | 4 |
| P5 | Work effectively individually and as a team. | 5 |
| P6 | Uses information technologies effectively, especially the current tools required in the field of medicine. | 3 |
| P7 | Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. | 3 |
| P8 | Acts in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. | P.1.1 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Has a command of current medical terminology. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases. | P.1.6 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine. | P.7.3 | 5 |
| O5 | Adopts the universal conditions, laws, regulations and legislations required by the profession. | P.8.3 | 5 |
| ** 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 | Colorimetry Structure and Classification of Enzymes Enzyme Kinetics Regulation of enzyme activity Mechanisms of Transport across the Cell Membrane Endocytosis and Exocytosis Extracellular Matrix Cell-Cell Connections Family and its Importance Family Communication Molecular and Electrical Interactions in the Cell Membrane Basic Principles of First Aid First Aid in Fracture, Dislocation and Soft Tissue Injuries |
| 2 | Cell Membrane Biochemistry Enzyme Inhibition Introduction to Vitamins Excitable Cells and Action Potential Voltage-Dependent Ion Channels Cell-Matrix Connections Basic principles of Signal Transmission Marriage and Healthy Start to Marriage Gender Equality |
| 3 | Biochemistry of Extracellular Matrix Glycoproteins and Glycosaminoglycans Water Soluble Vitamins Fat Soluble Vitamins Making an Effective Presentation Poster Preparation Passive Dice Model and Cable Theory What is laser and photon |
| 4 | Signaling molecules, Receptors Cell-Cell signaling pathways Intracellular signal transduction pathways (Survival pathways) Coenzymes First Aid in Bleeding Basic Life Support Casualty Transportation Principles First Aid in Heat Strokes Energy Nucleotides Imaging techniques in medicine Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis Physiological Regulatory Mechanisms Cell Membrane Functions Electrophysiological Properties of Membrane Action Potentials in Neurons and Muscles |
| 5 | Intracellular signal transduction pathways (Cell death and survival pathways) First Aid in Burns First Aid in Frostbite First Aid in Drowning First Aid in Poisoning Synapse Physiology Paracrine, Neurocrine and Endocrine Communication Intracellular Signaling Mechanisms Systems Physiology |
| 6 | Exam week |
Textbook or Material
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 6 | 80 (%) |
| Laboratory | 2 | 17 (%) |
| Practice | 1 | 3 (%) |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 200 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 7 | 24 | 168 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 302 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 10,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 10 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Has a command of current medical terminology. | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases. | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine. | - | 2 | - |
| O5 | Adopts the universal conditions, laws, regulations and legislations required by the profession. | - | - | 3 |
