TFR772 - RESEARCH METHODS IN MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS IN MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY TFR772 3rd Semester 0 6 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Experiment
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members of Medical Pharmacology Department 
Course objectiveTo learn the use of laboratory tools used in drug studies related to different systems and the experiments that can be done with these tools for different systems. 
Learning outcomes
  1. To learn tools that can be used in different body systems in pharmacology experiments
  2. To learn the use of these tools and to learn about their working principles
  3. To learn the methods that can be used with different receptor - ligand systems in the body
  4. To learn tools and methods that can be used in pharmacogenetics
  5. To comprehend the pharmacological definitions and approaches related to individuals in which drugs may have different effects than other individuals
Course ContentGeneral information about pharmacological methods related to various systems; identification of different assay tissues and organs used in pharmacology; biological systems that can be studied in different assay tissues and organs; working principles of laboratory tools used in assay studies; working principles of laboratory tools used in pharmacogenetic research 
References1.Short Protocols in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (Salvatore J. Enna, Wiley, 2007), 2.Pharmacological Experiments on Isolated Preparations (Edinburgh University, Churchill Livingsone, 2nd Edition, 1971)  

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Cardiological pharmacology instrumentation
Week 2Vascular pharmacology instrumentation
Week 3Autonomic nervous system instrumentation techniques
Week 4Endocrine system pharmacology instrumentation
Week 5Central nervous system pharmacology instrumentation
Week 6Striated muscle pharmacology instrumentation
Week 7Autacoid pharmacology instrumentation
Week 8Midterm
Week 9Respiratory system pharmacology instrumentation
Week 10Genitourinary system pharmacology instrumentation
Week 11Integumentary system instrumentation
Week 12Biochemical pharmacology instrumentation
Week 13Pharmacogenetics
Week 14Geriatric pharmacology
Week 15Fetal - maternal pharmacology
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory1440
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1550
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 14 6 84
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 11616
Total Workload3037180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follow current scientific developments in the field of pharmacology, design, execute and conclude an original scientific project.   X 
2. Follow and use new information, computational and technological developments in education, practice and research related to pharmacology. X   
3. Have basic information about drug interactions, side effects and toxic effects of drugs. X   
4. Demonstrate lifelong learning behaviour by making use of scientific and technological innovations for professional and social changes.X    
5. In daily clinical practice, can collect clinical data related to the safety of medicines, track the problems encountered in drug administration, identify responsible reasons and take necessary precautions.X    
6. Evaluate the ethical appropriateness of a scientific research project, review project files and write reports by participating the ethical committee. X   
7. Can provide training, consultancy and supervision in the field of biopharmaceuticals and health.     
8. Prepare scientific reports and presentations on a subject related to pharmacology.  X  
9. Evaluate scientific, economic and legal steps in the process until a molecule becomes a drug.     
10. Can design and execute an experimental setup in a laboratory environment and analyse the data obtained.   X 
11. By interpreting and writing a resulted original research that contributes to science, brings innovation and develops a new scientific method, publish it in prestigious scientific journals with national and / or international referees.X    
12. Has technical skills to perform basic manipulation and practices in experimental animals. X   
13. Can share scientific information at the international level and use critical thinking skills personally and professionally.     
14. Evaluate and compare the results of drug treatments applied in the field of public health and deduce fair and rational results for the public benefit from this comparison. By using the knowledge on health related science fields and public problems, can offer new approaches and alternative solutions.     
15. Records the information flow and activities in the field of professional activity correctly, understandably and securely. At national or international institutions participated, fulfills its professional responsibilities within the framework of professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations, without discrimination.     

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