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Course Code: 
PHAR 121
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
To teach basic principles of physics and their applications in health sciences to the pharmacy students
Course Content: 

Nature of Science and Measurement, Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Sound, Electromagnetic Waves, Lenses and Optical Instruments, Nuclear Applications

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation,
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Knows basic units and their conversions in science

1,2,4,6

1,2,3

A

Has idea about mechanics and conservation of energy

1,2,4,6

1,2,3

A

Knows the concepts of pressure, stress, strain and Bernoulli equation and applications

1,2,4,6

1,2,3,4

A

Knows electric charges, their behaviours and applications

1,2,4,6

1,2,3,4

A

Knows sound and ultrasound applications

1,2,4,6

1,2,3,4

A

Has idea about electromagnetic waves

1,2,4,6

1,2,3

A

Knows optical intruments and eye correction lenses

1,2,4,6

1,2,3,4

A

Has idea about nuclear reaction used for treatment and diagnosis in medicine

1,2,4,6

1,2,3,4

A

 

Course Flow

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

Week

Teorical Topics                                     

Study Materials

1

Nature of Science and Measurement

 

2

Nature of Science and Measurement

 

3

Mechanics

 

4

Mechanics

 

5

Fluid Mechanics

 

6

Electricity and Magnetism

 

7

Electricity and Magnetism

 

8

Midterm Exam

 

9

Sound

 

10

Electromagnetic Waves

 

11

Electromagnetic Waves

 

12

Lenses and Optical Instruments

 

13

Nuclear Applications

 

14

Nuclear Applications

 

15

Final Exam

 

16

 

 

         
 

 

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Douglas Giancolli, Physics For Scientists and Engineers, 2009, Pearson

Additional Resources

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Handout of the presentations

Assignments

 

Exams

1 Midterm, 1 Final

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm  Exam

1

40

Final Exam

1

60

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Compulsory

 

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Acquire skills needed to practice the profession of pharmacy in either a Turkish or an English language setting.

 

x

     

2

Being equipped to access current theoretical and applied knowledge, keeping abreast of new developments, and possessing the critical faculties enabling an accurate and reliable interpretation and assessment of this information.

     

x

 

3

Having the capacity to apply the skills acquired in the field of pharmaceutical science. Possessing the ability to harness his/her acquired knowledge in order to function as a highly accessible health counsellor, providing a ready source of clinically relevant, health-related information to the general public.

x

       

4

Keeping abreast of and being equipped to apply the fundamental pharmaceutical and health science principles which guide future developments in modern technology, and being able to share these experiences and skills with colleagues through participatation in professional development education seminars.

   

x

   

5

Knowing how to assess risks arising from the use of drugs and other chemicals and those risks potentially encounterd during laboratory practice.

x

       

6

Acquiring the skills and knowledge needed to interpret findings obtained through quantative and qualitative measurements, and thus reach valid, scientific conclusions based on this data. 

     

x

 

7

Being able to compound pharmaceutical products while being knowledgable about their clinical application, interactions, side effects and risks  and apply in proper manner .

x

       

8

Being competent to conduct and manage research and development projects, and share experimental outcomes.

x

       

9

Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate clincally relevant information to patients concerning prescription items and other pharmaceutical products.  

x

       

10

Being able to function in a multidisciplinary environment. Possessing the skill to collaborate and establish lines of communication with other professionals, while developing their own professional competency through participation in relevant continuing education activities.

x

       

11

Being able to play a role in projects which fulfills the profession’s societal responsibilities. Participating in professional activities and undertaking duties in a manner which reflects an awareness of and sensitivity to environmental issues.

x

       

12

Being capable of opening a community pharmacy, practicing in a hospital pharmacy setting, and offering service in any field related to drugs, cosmetics, medical  and/or plant-derived products. Able to play an active role in his/her own personal professional development, as well as that of colleagues and pharmaceutical students.

x

       

13

Able to play a role in issues related to public health as a member of the health care team while being cognizant of and able to fulfill legal and professional requirements and maintain ethical standards. 

x

       

14

Is knowledgable of and equipped to manage the planning, development, compounding and quality control analysis of naturally occuring and synthetic medicines, while also being aware of the processes related to these products’ absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion from the body.

x

       
a
 

ECTS

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

4

64

Midterm Exam

1

2

2

Final exam

1

3

3

Total Work Load

   

101

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

   

4.04

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

4