Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1İAY 121Anatomy2+0+02210.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program First and Emergency Aid
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course It is aimed to provide information about the systems, organs and the organization of the structures that make up the human body.
Course Content The morphological structure and organization of the human body, the anatomical structure of the muscular and skeletal system, the structure of the circulatory and respiratory systems, the anatomical structure of the urinary and reproductive systems, the digestive system, the structures that make up the central and peripheral nervous systems, the anatomical structure of the endocrine system and sensory organs.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question and answer, discussion, demonstration on anatomical models and visual materials, case analysis, individual study.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Begümhan TURHAN
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 2-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, Istanbul, 2003
3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991
2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, Istanbul, 2008.
4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
Course Notes 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003
2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008.
3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991
4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003

Course Category
Health %100

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 40 % 40
Final examination 60 % 60
Total
100
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines basic anatomical terms, planes, axes and directions.
2 Explains the anatomical structure of the musculoskeletal system.
3 Describes the anatomical structure of the circulatory and respiratory systems.
4 Distinguishes the anatomical structure of the digestive, reproductive and urinary systems.
5 Explains the anatomical structure of the nervous system, the endocrine system and the sensory organs.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course: Aims and Learning Objectives Obtaining recommended resource books 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003 2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008. 3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991 4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
2 Anatomical Terminology and Basic Concepts • Definition of anatomy, basic concepts and subdivisions • Anatomical position, planes and axes • Body cavities and regions, directions and axes Reading related resources 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003 2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008. 3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991 4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
3 Bones • General information on the bones of the body • Axial skeleton (skull, thoracic cage, vertebral column) • Appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limb bones) Reading related resources 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003 2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008. 3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991 4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
4 Joints • General information on joints and types of joints • Joints of the human body Reading related resources 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003 2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008. 3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991 4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
5 Muscles • General information on muscles • Muscles of the head, face, neck, trunk, upper and lower limbs Reading related resources 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003 2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008. 3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991 4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
6 Circulatory System • Heart (layers, valves, chambers, vessels, conduction system and nerves) • Arteries (head-neck, thorax, abdomen, upper and lower limbs) • Veins (deep and superficial), portal and lymphatic circulation Reading related resources 1-Yıldırım, M., Human Anatomy, 6th Edition, İstanbul, 2003 2- Süzen, B., Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bedray Press Publishing, İstanbul, 2008. 3- Ortuğ, G., A.Ü., Open Education Faculty Publications, Eskişehir, 1991 4- Özden, M., Anatomy and Physiology Textbook, Feryal Mat., Ankara, 2003
7 Respiratory System • Upper airways (nose, pharynx, larynx) • Lower airways (trachea, lungs and pleura) Reading related resources
8 MIDTERM MIDTERM
9 Digestive System • Organs of the alimentary canal (mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small/large intestines) • Accessory organs and glands (salivary glands, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, peritoneum) Reading related resources
10 Urinary System • Kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra Reproductive System • Pelvic skeleton • Male genital organs (internal and external) • Female genital organs (internal and external) To repeat the topics of the previous lesson, to read the resources related to the topic
11 Central Nervous System • Structure and subdivisions • Spinal cord, medulla oblongata, pons, mesencephalon, cerebellum, diencephalon, telencephalon Reading related resources
12 Peripheral Nervous System • Spinal nerves, cranial nerves • Autonomic nervous system (sympathetic-parasympathetic) Reading related resources
13 Endocrine System • Pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas, testis, ovary • Hypothalamus Reading related resources
14 Sensory Organs • Anatomy of the eye • Anatomy of the ear (auris) • Skin (epidermis, dermis, sweat and sebaceous glands) Reading related resources
15 Surface Anatomy and Holistic Evaluation of the Body Systems • Surface anatomy landmarks used in emergency care • Anatomical basis of vascular access, chest decompression and CPR compression points • Interrelations between the systems; revision Revise the body systems comparatively.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 2
C1 3 2
C2 3 2
C3 3 2
C4 3 2
C5 3 2

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