Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ANS223System Dıseases4+0+04417.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Anesthesia
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to gain knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of diseases related to the body systems, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills to recognize these diseases and to prevent and monitor the problems that may arise due to them.
Course Content This course aims to enable students to comprehend the mechanisms of disease formation and the basic characteristics of diseases by systematically addressing basic disease knowledge. First, an introduction will be made by answering the questions ` What is a disease, and how does it form? ` Then, circulatory system diseases, respiratory system diseases, gastrointestinal system diseases, and endocrine system diseases will be covered. After the midterm exam, urinary and genital system diseases, musculoskeletal system diseases, and ear-nose-throat and eye diseases will be addressed. In the final part of the course, nervous system diseases will be emphasized, and the knowledge learned will be reinforced through general review and assessment.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture (direct instruction), question-and-answer, discussion, case study analysis, group work, and brainstorming techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Kübra KAYA
Name of Lecturers Instructor Nurgül GÜN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Yılmaz, V. & Ayhan, H. (2021). Sağlık Bilimlerinde Sistem Hastalıkları. İstanbul: Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Gültekin, M. & Bayraktar, N. (2020). Dahiliye Hemşireliği ve Uygulamalar. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Türkiye Klinikleri. (2023). Dahili Tıp Bilimleri- Güncel Klinik Rehber.
Course Notes Doğan, M. (2022). Temel İç Hastalıkları Bilgisi. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Classifies and defines systemic diseases, and explains their etiological and pathogenetic mechanisms.
2 Evaluates the clinical manifestations of systemic diseases and describes their effects on organ and system functions.
3 Explains the key considerations in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment processes of systemic diseases.
4 Identifies complications specific to systemic diseases and develops preventive approaches
5 Develops a holistic perspective on systemic diseases and contributes to clinical decision-making processes.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction-What is a disease? How does it occur? Reading related resources
2 Circulatory System (heart) diseases. Reading related resources
3 Respiratory System diseases Reading related resources
4 Respiratory System diseases Reading related resources
5 Gastro-Intestinal system diseases Reading related resources
6 Gastro-Intestinal system diseases Reading related resources
7 Endocrine System Diseases Reading related resources
8 MİDTERM
9 Urinary System Diseases Reading related resources
10 Genital System Diseases Reading related resources
11 Musculoskeletal Diseases Reading related resources
12 Ear-nose-throat diseases Reading related resources
13 Eye diseases Reading related resources
14 Nervous System Diseases Reading related resources
15 General Review

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 4 4
C2 4 4
C3 4
C4 3 4
C5 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant