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Course Code: 
PHAR 555
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
Turkish
English
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to teach the main concepts, definitions, terminology in traditional and complementary systems of therapy which are currently practiced worldwide.
Course Content: 

Traditional systems of medicine; Chinese (TCM), Kampo (Japanese), Ayurvedic (Indian), Unani medicine and Complementary and Alternative systems of medicines; aromatherapy, homeopathy, Naturopathy, etc.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in traditional medicines.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

2) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in traditional Chinese medicine system.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

3) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in traditional japanese medicine system..

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

4) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in Ayurvedic medicine system.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

5) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in Aromatherapy system.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

6) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in Homeopathy system.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

7) Learn the main concepts and essential terminology in the other alternative medicine systems.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B,C,D,G,H

 

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

The Concept of Tradition and Its Role in Healthcare

 

2

 The Complementary Medicine

 

3

The Medicine in Prehistoric Era - I

 

4

The Medicine in Prehistoric Era - II

 

5

Traditional Treatment Systems

 

6

Ayurveda - I

 

7

Ayurveda - II

 

8

Aromatherapy - I

 

9

Aromatherapy - II

 

10

Homeopathy - I

 

11

Homeopathy - II

 

12

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

13

Other Alternative Treatments

 

14

Future Prospects in Complementary Medicine

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Lecture Notes (2019)

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lectures

Exams

In theoretical courses test type of exams are given, while for practical courses first experimental and then a theoretical test are applied.  

 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

50

Presentations

1

50

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

50

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

       

X

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

       

X

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

     

X

 

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

 

X

     

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

     

X

 

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 

X

     

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

       

X

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

     

X

 

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

 

X

     

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

     

X

 
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

16

2

32

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

16

2

32

Midterm Exams

1

3

3

Homework

1

3

3

Final

1

6

6

Total Work Load

 

 

76

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

3.04

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3