Basic Information

Course Code:

EBE 209

Course Name:

Pharmacology

Language of Instruction:

Turkish

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Arş. Gör. Ruken TUNÇ

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts of pharmacology and toxicology.

Course Content

This course covers the basic concepts of pharmacology (sources of drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology), the therapeutic effects of drugs used in medicine, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and toxic effects.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Kayaalp SO. Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji, 12. baskı, Pelikan Tıp Teknik Yayıncılık, 2009 Dökmeci İ. Sağlık Yüksekokulları İçin Farmakoloji, İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2007

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Explains basic concepts related to pharmacology, and the terms pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
LO2	Describes the mechanisms of action, interactions, side effects, and contraindications of drugs used in the treatment of diseases related to all body systems.
LO3	Awareness of adverse effects caused by currently used medications
LO4	Compares pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Course Introduction
2	Introduction to pharmacology and toxicology, definitions and general concepts, pharmaceutical forms of drugs, routes of drug administration
3	Absorption and bioavailability of drugs, distribution, and elimination of drugs
4	Drug-receptor relationships and mechanisms of drug action, factors altering drug effects, drug toxicity, general principles in the treatment of acute poisoning
5	Drug interactions, pharmacology of drugs passing into breast milk
6	Chemotherapeutic agents
7	Pharmacology of the autonomic system (Parasympathomimetic drugs, parasympatholytic drugs, sympathomimetic drugs, sympatholytic drugs)
8	Respiratory system drugs
9	Pharmacology of the central nervous system (central nervous system stimulants, drug dependence and abuse, opioid analgesics, antipsychotic drugs)
10	Gastrointestinal system drugs
11	Cardiovascular system drugs
12	Pharmacology of the endocrine system (estrogens, progestogens, oral contraceptives, insulin, oral hypoglycemic drugs, antithyroid drugs)
13	Analgesic and anesthetic drugs
14	Drug abuse and substance dependence

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	2.00	28.00
Post-Class Individual Study	14	2.00	28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	7	2.00	14.00
Final Exam/Preparation	14	1.00	14.00
Total Workload (Hours)			84
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Role-Playing / Drama	Pre-planned specific skills	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
4	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.

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