TFR607 - MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY of CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY of CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM TFR607 1st Semester 3 0 3 10
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members of the department 
Course objectiveTo study anatomy, physology and pharmacology of cardiovascular system, and drugs effect mechanisms on cardiovascular system and clinical pharmacology of drugs, effecting on cardiovascular system 
Learning outcomes
  1. Can explain the anatomy of cardiovascular system system
  2. Can explain the physology of cardiovascular system system
  3. Can classify the drugs, effecting on cardiovascular system
  4. Can explain the effect mechanisms and effects of cardiovascular system drugs
  5. Can explain using of cardiovascular system drugs
Course ContentAntiarrhythmics, antianginal agents, antihypertensives, peripheral vasodilators, drugs used against heart failure, diuretics, hypolipidemic drugs, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, fibrinolytics, hemostatic drugs 
ReferencesB.G. Katzung 2015 (Basic and Clinical Pharmacology) S.O. Kayaalp 2012 (Rasyonel tedavi yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji) Goodman & Gilmans The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (12. baskı) 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Antihypertensive drugs
Week 2Anti-anginal drugs
Week 3Antiarrhythmic drugs
Week 4Drugs used against heart failure
Week 5Beta-blockers
Week 6Peripheral vasodilators and angiogenic factors
Week 7Mid-term exam
Week 8Anticoagulant drugs
Week 9Antiplatelet and fibrinolytic drugs
Week 10Hypolipidemic drug
Week 11Vasoactive substances released from the endothelium
Week 12Clinical use of cardiovascular drugs I
Week 13Clinical use of cardiovascular drugs II
Week 14FINAL EXAM

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms140
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes040
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes060
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation41664
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)14444
Final Exam (Study duration) 18080
Total Workload34148300

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. X   
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.X    
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.  X  
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.X    
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. X   

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