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Course Description Course Name : Pharmacology Course Code : HML212 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HACER SİNEM BÜYÜKNACAR GÖKTÜ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the basic concepts of pharmacology. Learn the effect mechanism of drugs. Know the drug-drug interaction. Describe side effects of drugs, pharmaceutical applications, and the contraindications of drugs. Describe the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs. Explain autonomic nervous system physiology and classify medications used for this system. Classify the drugs which are used in cardiovascular disorders and explain their complications. Know the drugs used in central nervous system . Know the drugs affecting several systems (Digestive, Endocrine system etc.) of the human body Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : After studying this lesson, students should be able to define general pharmacology and its major subdivisions, describe a drug and explain the differences between a therapeutic effect, side effects, toxic effect, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic characteristics. Course Contents : Introduction to Pharmacology,classification of medicine, routes of drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs in body, drug interaction , Autonomic Nervous System drugs ,chemotherapeutics, cardiovascular system drugs, Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System, Analgesic and non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, drugs used in the central nervous system diseases and digestive system drugs, respiratory system drugs. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Pharmacology, classification of drugs, routes of drug administration reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 2 Absorption, Distribution, Metobolism,Excretion of drugs, Drug Intractions and Side and Toxic Effects of Drug reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 3 Introduction to Chemotherapeutics, Infections and Antibiotic use reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 4 Autonomic Nervous System, Neurotransmitters and Basic Information About Drugs I reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 5 Autonomic Nervous System, Neurotransmitters and Basic Information About Drugs II reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 6 Cardiovascular system drugs I reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 7 Cardiovascular system drugs II reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 8 Mid-term examination Examination 9 Drugs used in diseases of the musculoskeletal-joint system, analgesics, non-steroidal antiinflamatory drugs and narcotic (opioid) analgesics reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 10 Drugs affecting The Central Nervous System I reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 11 Drugs affecting The Central Nervous System II reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 12 Digestive system drugs reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 13 Drugs affecting the respiratory system reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 14 Endocrine system pharmacology reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 15 Drugs Affecting the smooth muscle of the uterus, Autacoids; Antiseptics and Disinfectants reading on the topic power point presentation, brainstorming, discussion 16/17 Examination Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1- Respect to Rational Therapy Medical Pharmacology, Kayaalp SO, Hacettepe Taş Bookselling, Ankara, IX. Edition, 2000  2- Goodman & Gilman´s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Hardman JG, Limbird LE, IX. baskı, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1996  3- Pharmacology, Rang, HP, Dale, MM, Ritter, JM, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, V. Edition, 2003  4- Lippincott´s Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Mycek MJ, Harvey RA, Champe PC, 2. Edition, 1997 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Knows the factors that may affect nursing care practices during health and/or disease states in accordance with the basic human needs of the individual, family and community health. 0 2 Knows how to use the teaching and learning process in nursing care 5 3 Knows how to use health policy, legislation and management of health services in the nursing process, and knows his/her duties, powers and responsibilities. 0 4 Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure, function and the relation of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions and plans appropriate nursing interventions. 5 5 Knows the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care and health protection, and makes appropriate plans and evaluations for the maintenance and development of nursing using effective communication techniques . 0 6 Assesses developments related to nursing using scientific methods . Knows how to benefit from the evidence-based applications in meeting the healthy caring needs of the patient and healthy individuals . 3 7 Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure and function of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions, and plans and practises appropriate nursing interventions. 4 8 Contributes to the creation of policies to raise the level of community health. Sensitive to the issue of community health projects and activities to improve health protection. 0 9 Assumes responsibility for solving professional problems. 2 10 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, aware of his/her learning needs. 3 11 Uses information and communication technologies in the field. 2 12 Takes responsibility for health-related applications as an active member of the team. 3 13 Knows the methods for the production of scientific knowledge and how to use the scientific method of problem solving. 2 14 Uses effective communication techniques in accordance with the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care. 0 15 Uses scientific methods and developments relevant to nursing practice. Makes evidence-based practices in meeting the health care needs of the patients and healthy individuals . 3 16 Uses the process of teaching and learning in nursing services. 4 17 Uses information on health policy, health care legislation and management in nursing care process. 0 18 Uses scientific problem-solving methods and methods for the production of scientific knowledge in practices. 0 19 Acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and cultural values. 3 20 As well as developing professionally, takes interest in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his/her capabilities by identifying his/her learning needs. Knows at least one foreign language. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3