Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology VET108 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Expression through presentation, mutual question - answer.
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Atakan TEPE
Instructor(s)
Goals To give general information about pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs and their use in clinic.
Course Content Drug sources, structural features, biotransformation of drugs, drug interaction, undesirable toxic effect, drug dosage and drug administration forms, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drugs affecting the nervous system, endocrine system pharmacology, respiration, digestive and cardiovascular system drugs, chemotherapeutics, animal drug residues in foods of origin, licensing, distribution, sale and control of drugs, introduction to toxicology and general toxicology, herbal and mineral substances, mycotoxins and doping, pesticides, environmental toxicology.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learns the basic concepts and terminology of pharmacology
2 Learns the sources and general properties of drugs
3 Gains knowledge of absorption of drugs, distribution in the body, metabolism and extraction
4 Gains knowledge of the concept of dosage, the route of administration and routes of drugs
5 Learns the mechanism of action of drugs
6 Learn the interactions of drugs with their adverse effects and toxic effects
7 Gets information about the definition and properties of poison, types of poisoning and learns the changes in poisons in the body
8 Investigate and investigate poisoning, take analysis samples and send them to the laboratory
9 Information about diagnosis and general treatment methods
10 Learns the properties of pesticides, causes of poisoning, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
11 Learns the properties of plant and animal poisons, poisoning causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Drug sources, structural features, biotransformation of drugs, drug interaction, undesirable toxic effect, drug dosage and drug administration methods
2. Week Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
3. Week Drugs affecting the nervous system
4. Week Endocrine system pharmacology
5. Week Drugs affecting the respiratory, digestive and cardiovascular system
6. Week Chemotherapeutics
7. Week Midterm
8. Week Chemotherapeutics
9. Week Drug residues in animal origin foods, licensing, distribution, sale and control of drugs
10. Week Introduction to toxicology and general toxicology
11. Week Herbal and mineral substances
12. Week Mycotoxins and doping
13. Week Pesticides
14. Week Environmental toxicology
*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 To ensure the regular operation of laboratory equipment and to use them effectively.
3 Taking microbiological, biochemical, parasitological, pathological and feed samples, processing and applying necessary tests
4 To apply hygiene, care and health services as veterinary assistant in animal hospitals, private veterinary clinics and farms
8 Taking preventive measures on fertility, breast and foot health, which are important problems of animals, and inform the veterinarian on time
10 To be able to apply the treatment protocols recommended by the veterinarian
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Kaya S, Baydan E, Yarsan E, Sonal S, Bilgili A, Oruç HH, Filazi A (2011) Basic Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Traş B, Yazar E, Elmas M, 2009. Veterinary Drug. - Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Publications
  • Yazar E, Traş B, Elmas M.,2012. Veterinary Drug .Konya
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 12.5 12.5
Final 1 22 22
Practice End-Of-Term 14 1 14
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0