EFR690 - SEMINAR I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SEMINAR I EFR690 2nd Semester 0 2 0 5
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Prof. E. Pelin Kelicen UÄŸur 
Course objectiveTo teach literature research and presentation  
Learning outcomes
  1. Students gain skills to; 1. Follow new developments in pharmacology,
  2. 2. Choose a seminar topic and search the literature,
  3. 3. Review literature and prepare a report and presentation.
Course Content1. Choosing a seminar topic
2. Literature search about seminar topic
3. Evaluation of the literature
4. Preparation of the seminar and presentation 
References1. Literature about seminar topic
2. Scientific data bases (Pubmed, Web of Knowledge) 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Choosing a seminar topic
Week 2Searching literature for seminar
Week 3Searching literature for seminar
Week 4Searching literature for seminar
Week 5Searching literature for seminar
Week 6Searching literature for seminar
Week 7Evaluation of literature
Week 8Evaluation of literature
Week 9Evaluation of literature
Week 10Evaluation of literature
Week 11Preparation of the seminar presentation
Week 12Preparation of the seminar presentation
Week 13Preparation of the seminar presentation
Week 14Presentation of the seminar
Week 15Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar150
Midterms00
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
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)8540
Presentation / Seminar Preparation31545
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload4033150

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