Pharmacology (MED281) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Pharmacology MED281 3. Semester 2 0 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Dr. Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Gökşen Öz
Course Assistants
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;
  • Defines basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts
  • Compares pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions
  • Discloses general pharmacological properties of drugs acting on organs and side effects of these drugs.
  • Defines drug dependence and knows types of addiction.
  • Know the action mechanisms of chemotherapeutic drugs, their indications and side effects.
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.
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
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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 Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. X
2 Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. X
3 Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. X
4 Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. X
6 Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. X
7 Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. X
8 Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. X
9 Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. X
10 Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
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