Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5MED 311Cardiovascular System and Related Disorders95+14+08727.03.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program School of Medicine (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Category of Course Unit Biomedical Subject Committees (BSC)
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide knowledge about the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular system. It also aims to explain pathological changes in these structures and relate them with common cardiovascular diseases
Course Content Lectures, panel and clinical practice
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof. Dr. Deniz Yücel
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatih Özdener
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof. Dr. Deniz Yücel
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aytek Şimşek
Prof. Fatih Özdener
Lecturer
Phd. Funda Helvacıoğlu
Prof. Dr. Refik Erdim
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aktekin
Prof. Dr. Beki Kan
Prof. Dr. Serap Arbak
Associate Prof. Dr. Merve Açıkel Elmas
Prof. Dr. Özgür Kurt
Associate Prof. Dr. Levent Altıntaş
Prof. Dr. Canan Ayabakan
Associate Prof. Dr. Deniz Can Aliş
Associate Prof. Dr. Figen Demir
Associate Prof. Dr. Yeşim Yasin
Lecturer
Phd. Kaya Bilguvar
Prof. Dr. Pınar Topsever
Associate Prof. Dr. Meltem Kolgazi
Associate Prof. Dr. Selçuk Görmez
Prof. Dr. Burak Pamukçu
Lecturer
Phd. Elif Nedret Keskinöz
Prof. Dr. Cuyan Demirkesen
Associate Prof. Dr. Meltem Kilercik
Prof. Dr. İlkser Akpolat
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Serteser
Associate Prof. Dr. Gültekin Karakuş
Prof. Dr. Alp Bayramoğlu
Lecturer
Phd. Hülya Kuşoğlu
Prof. Dr. Filiz Onat
Prof. Dr. Serap Gençer
Prof. Dr. Sinan Dağdelen
Associate Prof. Dr. Alper Karakuş
Associate Prof. Dr. Sena Sertşekerci
Assistants Prof. Dr. Sesin Kocagöz
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources “Handbook of hemorheology and hemodynamics” edited by Oguz K. Baskurt ... [et al.]. IOS Press, Amsterdam, 2007
“Physics of the human body ” Irving P. Herman Springer Berlin 2007
“Lehninger principles of biochemistry “ David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox. W.H. Freeman and Comp. 4th edition
“The ECG made easy “John R. Hampton Churchill Livingstone Elsevier 7th Edition
EKG ECG interpretation made easy : an illustrated study guide for students to easily learn how to read & interpret ECG strips” NEDU 2021
“Harrison’s Cardiovascular Medicine “ Joseph Loscalzo McGrawHill Education 2nd edition
“Color of Textbook of Histology” by Leslie P. Gartner, James L. Hiatt, Saunders
“The developing human, Clinically oriented embryology”, 9 th edition, Moore K. L., Persaud T. V. N.
“Human Embryology and Developmental Biology”, 4th Edition, Carlson BM
Course Notes Theoretical and Practical Examinations

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
Final Exam of Biomedical Subject Committee I 1 % 50
Final Exam of Biomedical Subject Committee II 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 90 90
Practice 1 8 8
Final examination 4 30 120
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 8 218

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Describe the macroscopic and microscopic structures of the cardiovascular system and identify common pathological alterations.
2 Describe the embryological development of the cardiovascular system
3 Explain the heart’s electrical and mechanical functions, and interpret basic diagnostics such as ECG and heart sounds
4 Describe the regulation and dynamics of systemic and coronary circulation, including control mechanisms and pathological disruptions.
5 Explain the physiological and biophysical principles regulating blood pressure, and describe the mechanisms underlying its dysregulation.
6 Analyze the interaction between the heart and the vascular system in the context of cardiovascular pathologies.
7 Describe the genetic, environmental, and behavioral determinants of cardiovascular diseases and explain primary and secondary prevention strategies.
8 Evaluate the major cardiovascular diseases in terms of epidemiology, diagnosis, and management in clinical and public health settings
9 Identify and distinguish anatomical and histological structures of the cardiovascular system
10 Describe the laboratory principles and diagnostic interpretation of hemostasis, thrombosis, and fibrinolysis, and relate them to cardiovascular diseases.
11 Explain the pharmacological approaches to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including agents affecting coagulation and platelet function.
12 Interpret key laboratory tests used in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart failure and myocardial injury

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 1. Describe the structures macroscopically and microscopically that make up the cardiovascular system and explain macroscopic pathological changes. 2. Describe developmental processes and disorders of cardiovascular system 3. Explain normal electrical activity and basic disorders and pharmacological approach of the heart. 4. Explain normal mechanical activity and basic disorders and pharmacological approach of the heart 5. Explain the relationship of the heart and circulatory system and vascular pathologies. 6. Explain the mechanisms that determine the dynamics of circulation 7. Explain the mechanisms of regulation, disorders and pharmacological approaches of CVD 8. Describe the formation, regulation, disorders and pharmacological approaches of blood pressure 9. Explain the regulation of coronary circulation, basic disorders and pharmacological approach 10. Explain strategies for evaluation and prevention of common CVS diseases

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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  Additive Level: 1: Very Low 2: Low 3: Medium 4: High 5: Very High