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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
NEUROPHARMACOLOGY-Spring Semester2+025
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Ayşe Arzu ŞAKUL
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Ayşe Arzu ŞAKUL, Assist.Prof. Neriman İpek SÖNMEZ, Lect. Hanife PEKEL
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this course is to give general information about nervous system drugs and medications used during practice their profession to the students.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the central nervous system pharmacology. ,General and local anesthetics.,Sedative-hypnotic drugs.,Neuromuscular blocking drugs and centrally acting muscle relaxants.,Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antimanic drugs.,6. Opioid analgesics and antiepileptics.,Central nervous system stimulants and alcohols.,Drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. ,Basic concepts of the autonomic neurotransmitters and its pharmacology.,Parasympathomimetics and cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs.,Parasymphatolytics.,Symphatomimetics.,Symphatolytics.,Nicotine and other ganglion stimulating agents, and ganglion blocking agents..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the relationship between nervous system pharmacology and electroneurophysiology.16, 6, 9A
Explains neuromediators and synaptic transmission.6, 9A
Explains the effects of neuromediators on synapses. 16, 6, 9A
Explains the effects of central nervous system drugs on synapses. 16, 6, 9A
Explains the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features, adverse effects, and drug interactions of the central nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the central nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features, adverse effects, and drug interactions of the autonomic nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the mechanism of action of the autonomic nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the autonomic nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the central nervous system pharmacology. Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
2General and local anesthetics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
3Sedative-hypnotic drugs.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
4Neuromuscular blocking drugs and centrally acting muscle relaxants.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
5Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antimanic drugs.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
66. Opioid analgesics and antiepileptics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
7Central nervous system stimulants and alcohols.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
8Drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
9Basic concepts of the autonomic neurotransmitters and its pharmacology.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
10Parasympathomimetics and cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
11Parasymphatolytics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
12Symphatomimetics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
13Symphatolytics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
14Nicotine and other ganglion stimulating agents, and ganglion blocking agents.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
Resources
Pharmacology notes given to the students.
Kayaalp, SO: Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji, Ankara.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
X
3
The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic electroneurophysiology equipment and related technologies.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
The student uses basic electroneurophysiology equipment and related technologies that this field requires.
X
7
The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 20
Rate of Final Exam to Success 80
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving224
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project14228
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam14040
General Exam15050
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)150
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30)5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
NEUROPHARMACOLOGY-Spring Semester2+025
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Ayşe Arzu ŞAKUL
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Ayşe Arzu ŞAKUL, Assist.Prof. Neriman İpek SÖNMEZ, Lect. Hanife PEKEL
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this course is to give general information about nervous system drugs and medications used during practice their profession to the students.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the central nervous system pharmacology. ,General and local anesthetics.,Sedative-hypnotic drugs.,Neuromuscular blocking drugs and centrally acting muscle relaxants.,Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antimanic drugs.,6. Opioid analgesics and antiepileptics.,Central nervous system stimulants and alcohols.,Drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. ,Basic concepts of the autonomic neurotransmitters and its pharmacology.,Parasympathomimetics and cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs.,Parasymphatolytics.,Symphatomimetics.,Symphatolytics.,Nicotine and other ganglion stimulating agents, and ganglion blocking agents..
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains the relationship between nervous system pharmacology and electroneurophysiology.16, 6, 9A
Explains neuromediators and synaptic transmission.6, 9A
Explains the effects of neuromediators on synapses. 16, 6, 9A
Explains the effects of central nervous system drugs on synapses. 16, 6, 9A
Explains the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features, adverse effects, and drug interactions of the central nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the central nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features, adverse effects, and drug interactions of the autonomic nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the mechanism of action of the autonomic nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Explains the autonomic nervous system drugs.16, 6, 9A
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the central nervous system pharmacology. Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
2General and local anesthetics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
3Sedative-hypnotic drugs.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
4Neuromuscular blocking drugs and centrally acting muscle relaxants.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
5Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antimanic drugs.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
66. Opioid analgesics and antiepileptics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
7Central nervous system stimulants and alcohols.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
8Drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
9Basic concepts of the autonomic neurotransmitters and its pharmacology.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
10Parasympathomimetics and cholinesterase-inhibiting drugs.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
11Parasymphatolytics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
12Symphatomimetics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
13Symphatolytics.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
14Nicotine and other ganglion stimulating agents, and ganglion blocking agents.Preparation for the lecture notes previously issued.
Resources
Pharmacology notes given to the students.
Kayaalp, SO: Rasyonel Tedavi Yönünden Tıbbi Farmakoloji, Ankara.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
X
3
The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic electroneurophysiology equipment and related technologies.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
The student uses basic electroneurophysiology equipment and related technologies that this field requires.
X
7
The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 20
Rate of Final Exam to Success 80
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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