EFR608 - DRUGS REGULATING CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTIONS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
DRUGS REGULATING CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTIONS EFR608 2nd Semester 2 0 2 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Banu Cahide Tel 
Course objectiveTo teach the pharmacology of drugs affecting cardiovascular functions 
Learning outcomes
  1. Students acquire knowledge about; 1. The mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, side effects and interactions of the drugs affecting cardiovascular system.
Course Content1. Antihypertansive drugs
2. Diuretic drugs
3. Peripheral vasodilators
4. Antianginal drugs
5. Drugs used in heart failure
6. Drugs affecting on cardiac rhythm
7. Anticoagulant, antiplatelet drugs and thrombolytics
8. Drugs affecting on cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism 
References1. Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji, S.O. Kayaalp
2. Goodman & Gilman?s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, L. L. Brunton, B. A. Chabner, B. C. Knollmann
3. Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, D. E. Golan , A. H. Tashjian Jr, E. J. Armstrong
4. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, B.G. Katzung, S. B. Masters, A. J. Trevor
5. Rang & Dale?s Pharmacology, H. P. Rang, M. M. Dale 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Antihypertansive drugs
Week 2Antihypertansive drugs
Week 3Diuretic drugs
Week 4Peripheral vasodilators
Week 5Antianginal drugs
Week 6Drugs used in heart failure
Week 7Drugs used in heart failure
Week 8Midterm
Week 9Drugs affecting on cardiac rhythm
Week 10Drugs affecting on cardiac rhythm
Week 11Anticoagulant, antiplatelet drugs and thrombolytics
Week 12Drugs affecting on cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism
Week 13Literature reading about cardiovascular system drugs
Week 14Discussion
Week 15 Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms150
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14798
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14798
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)166
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload4432240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has knowledge about mechanism of actions, interactions and side effects of drugs.    X
2. Knows and applies the principles of good laboratory practice.X    
3. Has knowledge about ethics in research.X    
4. Has knowledge about ethics in the use of laboratory animals.X    
5. Has the technical skill to do basic manipulations and applications on laboratory animals.X    
6. Knows methods and procedures of preclinical drug research. X   
7. Can design and conduct a pharmacological project, analyze and conclude the data. X    
8. Can follow scientific literature and current advances in pharmacology.   X 
9. Can prepare a scientific report, article and presentation in pharmacology.   X 
10. Gains skills to develop international collaborations and scientific interactions.X    
11. Has knowledge about approval process of pharmaceutical products. X    
12. Gains skills to project pharmacological knowledge on behalf of public health. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest