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Course Code: 
PHAR 232
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
4
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
4
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to teach concepts of basic pharmacology and the importance of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, mechanism of drug actions and drug interactions.
Course Content: 

Introduction to pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, mechanism of drug actions, factors affecting drug actions, receptor-drug relationship, chemotherapeutics and antibiotics, gastrointestinal system drugs

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) Describes basic principles of pharmacology

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

2) Describes the difference between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

3) Describes the mechanism of drug actions

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

4) Describes the importance of pharmacology in treating diseases 

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

 

 

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Teorical Topics                                     

Lab Content

Study Materials

1

Introduction to pharmacology

 

 

2

Routes of drug administration

 

 

3

Pharmacokinetics (Absorption, Distribution)

 

 

4

Pharmacokinetics (Metabolism, Excretion)

 

 

5

Pharmacodynamics – drug receptor relationship

 

 

6

Dose – concentration – effect relationship

 

 

7

Mechanism of drug effects 

 

 

8

Factors affecting drug actions 

 

 

9

Principles of Antimicrobial Use

 

 

10

Beta-Lactam & Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics

 

 

11

Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin Chloramphenicol, & Oxazolidinones

 

 

12

Aminoglycosides

 

 

13

Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolones

 

 

14

Antimycobacterial Drugs, Antiprotozoal Drugs

 

 

15

Antifungal Agents, Antiviral Agents Cancer Chemotherapy

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Katzung, BG. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. McGraw-Hill Education; 2019.

Wells, BG; DiPiro JT; Schwinghammer TL; DiPiro C. Pharmacotherapy Handbook. McGraw-Hill Education; 2017.

Whalen K. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2018.

Additional Resources

Kayaalp, SO. Akılcı Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji. Pelikan Yayıncılık; 2012.

 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Pharmacology lecture notes

Assignments

 

Exams

 
 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

40

Final

1

60

Assignment

   

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Compulsary/Elective

 

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)

15

4

60

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

15

4

60

Midterm Exams

1

2

2

Lab. Applications

     

Hours for off-the-Lab. study (Pre-study, practice)

     

Lab. Midterm Exem

     

Lab. Final

     

Homework

     

Final

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

124

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4,96

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5