Pharmacology (MED281) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Pharmacology MED281 General Elective 2 0 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective 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 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
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