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Course Code: 
PHAR 331
Course Period: 
Autumn
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 enable students to understand the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic properties, clinical uses and adverse effects of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system, cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal system.
Course Content: 

Autonomic nervous system pharmacology, autakoids, pharmacology of drugs affecting the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal system

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) Gains knowledge of autonomic nervous system pharmacology.

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

2) Gains knowledge of autocoids.

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

3) Gains knowledge of cardiovascular system pharmacology.

1,2,3,6,7,8

1,2,3

A,B,C

4) Gains knowledge of the gastrointestinal system pharmacology.

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 Autonomic Nervous System

 

 

2

Sympathomimetic Drugs

 

 

3

Sympatholytic Drugs

 

 

4

Parasympathomimetic Drugs

 

 

5

Parasympatholytic Drugs, Ganglion Blockers and Neuromuscular Blockers

 

 

6

Introduction to Autacoids, Histamine, Serotonin

 

 

7

Prostaglandins and Other Eicosanoids

 

 

8

Drugs to Treat Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

 

 

9

Antihypertensive Drugs, Renin-Angiotensin-Aldesterone System

 

 

10

Introduction to Cardiovascular System, Antiarrhythmic Drugs

 

 

11

Antianginal Drugs, Peripheral Vazodilators, Nitric Oxide

 

 

12

Drug used in Congestive Heart Failure, Diuretics

 

 

13

Lipid Lowering Drugs,  Antiplatelet, Anticoagulant and Fibrinolytic Drugs

 

 

14

Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

 

 
 

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)

14

4

56

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

14

4

56

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

 

 

116

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

4,64

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5