Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2FTR110Pharmacology2+0+02314.04.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to teach students the pharmacology required for health-related undergraduate branches other than medical education.
Course Content Principles of pharmacology, fundamental drug categories, drug equivalencies, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug administration routes , absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, mechanisms of action, factors that change the effect of drugs, interaction between drugs, adverse drug reactions and side effects, toxic effects of drugs and basic concept of toxicology, use of drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding, drug use in pediatric diseases, drug use in the elderly, cardiovascular system drugs, respiratory system drugs, central nervous system drugs, analgesics, NSAIDs, opioids and hormonal drugs.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture Method, Question-Answer Method Discussion Method
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Dr. Saliha AYDIN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Pharmacology Overview by Drug Class (Author: Jeff Fortner, Pharm. D.)
Pharmacology for Nursing Care (Author: Richard A. Lehne 4th ed.)
Course Notes Lecture notes will be given weekly.

Course Category
Health %95
Field %5

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 5 5
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 71

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The student learns the general pharmacology principles related to his/her field.
2 The student can use general pharmacology knowledge in applications related to his/her field.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetik Effects Lecture notes will be given weekly.
2 Pharmacodynamic Effects and Drug Interactions Lecture notes will be given weekly.
3 Drugs Affecting Autonomic Nervous Sytems Lecture notes will be given weekly.
4 Cardiovascular Sytem Drugs Lecture notes will be given weekly.
5 Drugs Affecting Central Nervous System Lecture notes will be given weekly.
6 Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Drugs Lecture notes will be given weekly.
7 Musculoskeletal System Drugs and Muscle Relaxants Lecture notes will be given weekly.
8 Midterms
9 Drugs Affecting Respiratory System Lecture notes will be given weekly.
10 Diuretics and Medications to Regulate Ion Balance Lecture notes will be given weekly.
11 Drugs Affecting Hormone System Lecture notes will be given weekly.
12 Antibacterial Drugs Lecture notes will be given weekly.
13 Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Antiviral Drugs Lecture notes will be given weekly.
14 Digestive System Drugs Lecture notes will be given weekly.
15 Vitamins, Oral and Parenteral Nutrition Drugs Lecture notes will be given weekly.
16 Finals

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 4 1 4 2 3 3 1 3 1 4
C1 3 4 4 1 4 2 3 3 1 3 1 4
C2 3 4 4 1 4 2 3 3 1 3 1 4

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