Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5MED 315Gastrointestinal System and Related Disorders125+12+0101027.03.2026
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 normal structure and function of the gastrointestinal. It also aims to explain pathological changes in these processes and structures and associate them with common gastrointestinal system diseases
Course Content Lectures, Lab Study, Problem Based Learning Sessions and Team Based Learning Sessions
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof. Dr. Deniz Yücel
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatih Özdener
Name of Lecturers Prof. Dr. Sibel Erdamar Çetin
Lecturer
Phd. Aylin Altan KuÅŸ
Prof. Dr. Hale Kırımlıoğlu
Prof. Dr. Özgür Kurt
Prof. Dr. Işıl Pakiş
Associate Prof. Dr. YeÅŸim Yasin
Prof. Dr. Burak Tander
Prof. Dr. Bülent Değertekin
Associate Prof. Dr. Cemaliye Akyerli Boylu
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Serteser
Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman CoÅŸkun
Prof. Dr. Aysel Özpınar
Prof. Dr. Fehime Benli Aksungar
Prof. Dr. Fatih Oğuz Önder
Associate Prof. Dr. Deniz Yücel
Lecturer
Phd. Merve Açıkel Elmas
Lecturer
Phd. Dilek Kitapçıoğlu
Prof. Dr. Pınar Topsever
Instructor Dr. Demet Dinç
Prof. Dr. Sesin Kocagöz
Lecturer
Phd. Hülya Kuşoğlu
Prof. Dr. Nurdan Tözün
Associate Prof. Dr. Gürhan Şişman
Associate Prof. Dr. Can Gönen
Prof. Dr. Alp BayramoÄŸlu
Prof. Dr. Uğur Özbek
Associate Prof. Dr. Suna Yapalı
Associate Prof. Dr. Figen Demir
Lecturer
Phd. Meltem Kolgazi
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tarık Baykal
Prof. Dr. Filiz Onat
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aktekin
Lecturer
Phd. Elif Nedret Keskinöz
Prof. Dr. Serap Arbak
Prof. Dr. Arzu Tiftikçi
Instructor Dr. Åžirin Parkan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 7 edition (April 18, 2014)
Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 7e (Textbook of Physical Diagnosis (Swartz)) Feb 10, 2014
Blueprints Medicine (Blueprints Series) 6th Edition
Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 7/E 7th Edition
by Gary D. Hammer (Author), Stephen J. McPhee Professor of Medicine M.D. (Author)
Course Notes Theoretical and Practical Examinations, Active Attendance/ Performance Assessment

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 % 80
Laboratory Practice 1 % 5
In-Class Assignment 2 % 15
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 1 241 241
Practice 3 8 24
Final examination 5 5 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 10 290

 
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 gastrointestinal system and identify them in anatomical and histological specimens
2 Explain the functions and mechanisms of action of gastrointestinal organs and related structures.
3 Identify and describe functional, organic, and pathological disorders of the gastrointestinal system and associate them with common clinical diseases.
4 Describe microbiota of the gastrointestinal system, related disorders, and clinical manifestations.
5 Explain gastrointestinal tumors, their development, clinical presentation, and screening approaches.
6 Describe the pharmacological approaches used in the treatment of functional and organic gastrointestinal disorders.
7 Explain the biochemical mechanisms and laboratory tests relevant to gastrointestinal functions and disorders
8 Explain pathological changes in GI system including tumors and define the associations with clinical diseases
9 Explain the molecular basis of GI disorders
10 Identify and explain the radiological anatomy and diagnostic imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.
11 Describe gastrointestinal disorders in primary care

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 1. Gastrointestinal system explains the organs and related structures, macroscopic and microscopic features and developmental processes 2. Explains the functions and functioning mechanisms of the gastrointestinal system organs and related structures 3. Classify functional and organic disorders that may occur in the gastrointestinal tract, explain pathological changes and explain pharmacological approaches that relate to basic clinical diseases 4. Explain microbiology, explain related disorders, clinical picture and pharmacological approaches 5. Describes GIS tumors, explains its development and clinical relevance, screening approach

 
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