Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Pharmacology SHMYO2110 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Elif KARABACAK
Instructor(s)
Goals To teach the origins of drugs, a derivation of physical and chemical properties, routes of administration, the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, mechanism of action, side effects, toxicity and their treatment conditions, the application conditions and forms of usage, dosage, indications and contraindications of the various system information about the treatment of diseases properties of drugs. To gain professional knowledge for the correct application of the drug in the clinic.
Course Content Pharmacology study area and its branches, the definition of drug,basic concepts of drug administration, pharmaceutical forms, routes of drug,the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic, drug toxic effects, acute poisoning, antibiotics and other chemotherapeutics,system drugs, antiseptics, antiviral, antiparasitic, AIDS drugs, anticancer drugs, drug and substance abuse.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Tell concepts of pharmacology, working fields and branches; drug definition, the basic rules for the application of drugs, routes and doses of drugs, their effects
2 List pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic effect.
3 Define clinical pharmacology
4 Explain medicines side effects which used to treat, contraindications, and toxicological properties
5 List medicines used to treat diseases of other systems
7 Define ınterpretation of the recipe, and prescribing information
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to pharmacology, pharmacology study area and its branches, the definition of drug
2. Week Basic concepts of drug administration, pharmaceutical forms, routes of drug
3. Week The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic
4. Week Drug toxic effects, acute poisoning
5. Week Antibiotics and other chemotherapeutics
6. Week Mid-term exam
7. Week Antiseptics, antiviral, antiparasitic, AIDS drugs, anticancer drugs
8. Week The Cardiovascular System Drugs
9. Week The Cardiovascular System Drugs
10. Week Drugs used to treat endocrine disorders
11. Week The Central Nervous System Drugs
12. Week Autonomic Nervous System
13. Week Drugs used in disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance
14. Week Respiratory and digestive system drugs, Drug and substance abuse
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Have a sound knowledge of Turkish language, read and understand formal and technical documents in Turkish, and write documents in Turkish when necessary.
2 Be fluent in a foreign language, read and understand technical documents written in a foreign language required in their profession, and communicate in written or oral form using a foreign language at a level required in their profession.
3 Have proper knowledge about the history of the Republic of Turkey and Atatürkist ideology, and think in a modern and scientific way in line with Atatürk’s principles and Reforms.
4 Have a basic knowledge of computers and use professional software and hardware in health services, and use office applications to send and respond to e-mails, prepare basic spreadsheets and prepare presentations.
5 Practising health promotion, maintenance, treatment and rehabilitation of elderly persons.
6 Adopting humanistic and holistic care approaches.
7 Set up effective and successful interpersonal communication.
8 Using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
9 Be aware of social, scientific and professional ethical values.
10 Being compatible with teamwork.
11 Embracing the principles of lifelong learning.
12 Using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge skills in care giving, training and management roles.
13 Taking part in elderly health related projects by examining social, legal, economic and ecological dimensions of the issues for betterment.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Erol, K. ve Cingi, İ. (1992). Farmakoloji. Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayınları. No: 494.
  • Bökesoy, A., Çakıcı, İ. ve Melli, M. (2000) Farmakoloji Ders Kitabı. Türk Farmakoloji Derneği. Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 1 5 5
Other Activities 1 2 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0