PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP152	PHARMACOLOGY	2	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMEL ÇAKAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer NURCAN ESİN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide knowledge about fundamental pharmacological concepts, drug preparation, administration and drug interactions, mechanisms of action of drugs, analgesic agents, antimicrobial agents, antidiabetics, chemotherapy and immunosuppressive agents.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the following topics: Introduction to pharmacology, pharmaceutical forms and routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, respiratory system drugs, drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and arrhythmias, drugs used in the treatment of angina pectoris and peripheral vasodilators, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic and hematopoietic system acting drugs, central nervous system drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, digestive system drugs, urinary system drugs, antibiotics and analgesics, and endocrine system drugs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It explains the mechanism of action of drugs, their effects on the body, and their side effects.
It explains how drugs interact with each other.
It explains the different types of drugs and how they are administered to the patient.
It calculates the medication dosage.
It examines drugs that affect different systems within different groups.
It describes the main groups of drugs that affect the circulatory system.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Introduction to Pharmacology	Lecture and question/answer
2	Literature review, individual research.	Mechanisms of Action of Drugs in the Body	Lecture and question/answer
3	Literature review, individual research.	Prescriptions and Drug Calculations	Lecture and question/answer
4	Literature review, individual research.	Autonomic Nervous System Drugs	Lecture and question/answer
5	Literature review, individual research.	Central Nervous System Drugs	Lecture and question/answer
6	Literature review, individual research.	Circulatory System Medications	Lecture and question/answer
7	Literature review, individual research.	Antihypertensive, Antihyperlipidemic and Hematopoietic System Affecting Drugs	Lecture and question/answer
8	Literature review, individual research.	Respiratory System Medications	Lecture and question/answer
9	Literature review, individual research.	Digestive System Medications	Lecture and question/answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, individual research.	Urinary System Medications	Lecture and question/answer
12	Literature review, individual research.	Antibiotics and Analgesics	Lecture and question/answer
13	Literature review, individual research.	Chemotherapeutic Drugs	Lecture and question/answer
14	Literature review, individual research.	Endocrine System Drugs	Lecture and question/answer
15	Literature review, individual research.	Autacoids and Emergency Medications	Lecture and question/answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1					3
2					3
3						4
4					3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	We believe in the philosophy of emergency care.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Preventive, curative principles of emergency care plans, implements and evaluates and registers.						5
2	Applies the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.				3
3	Evaluates the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.					4
4	It records the principles of preventive and therapeutic emergency care.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Areas that require emergency care at an advanced level of knowledge of institutional uses and applications.					4
2						4
3						4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility in pre-hospital emergency care.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Learning with a sense of lifelong learning will continue.						5
2	National and universal values​​, intellectual and social aspects of principle develops itself.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Patient, family and team with other health care professionals in oral and written communication.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Case to be made for emergency aid to the wounded techniques appropriate first aid and emergency plans, manages and implements.					4
2	In emergency situations, ensures appropriate transportation of the patient to the emergency room.					4
3	In case of emergency, appropriately plans the first and emergency aid techniques for the injured person.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	3	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	3	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	48	0	126