ECTS - Pharmacology
Pharmacology (MED281) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Pharmacology | MED281 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | N/A |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is; to enable the students learn basic concepts of pharmacology and toxicology, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs affecting organ systems and side effects of these drugs. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to pharmacology and toxicology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxic effects of drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, cardiovascular system drugs, central nervous system drugs, analgesics and anesthetics, drug abuse and dependence, respiratory system medications, gastrointestinal system drugs, endocrine system drugs and autacoids, antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic drugs, chemotherapeutics. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to pharmacology and toxicology, Definitions and general concepts | Reading the subject from references |
| 2 | Pharmacokinetics | Reading the subject from references |
| 3 | Pharmacodynamics, Toxic effects of drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 4 | Autonomic nervous system drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 5 | Cardiovascular system drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 6 | Central nervous system drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 7 | Analgesics and anesthetics | Reading the subject from references |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Drug abuse and dependence | Reading the subject from references |
| 10 | Respiratory system drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 11 | Gastrointestinal system drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 12 | Endocrine system drugs and Autocoids | Reading the subject from references |
| 13 | Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antiparasitic drugs | Reading the subject from references |
| 14 | Chemotherapeutics | Reading the subject from references |
| 15 | Repetition of topics and discussion | Reading the subject from references |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Kizior, R. J., & Hodgson, B. B. (2014). Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2015. Elsevier Health Sciences. |
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| 2. Hacker, M., Messer ,W., Bachmann, K.(2009). Pharmacology: Principles and practice. Cascina: AP Publishing. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary. | |||||
| 2 | Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share. | |||||
| 3 | Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values. | |||||
| 4 | Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them. | |||||
| 5 | Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions. | |||||
| 6 | Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team. | |||||
| 7 | Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings. | |||||
| 8 | Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required. | |||||
| 9 | Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels. | |||||
| 10 | Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions. | |||||
| 11 | Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||