At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn introduction and explanation of Legislation related to University: University, Faculty,High School, Department, Division and Discipline Concepts. Also, introducing Başkent University and Başkent University Faculty of Pharmacy 2) Acquire knowledge about Regulations and Directives concerning students and relaated associations. 3) Acquire knowledge about working areas as a Pharmacist 4) Learn the Drug and Drug Raw Materials, Classification of Drugs and Explanation of dosage forms. 5) Acquire knowledge about the Departments and Divisions 7)
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course covers the regulations about universities, the concepts of pharmacy and pharmacist, the working areas of the pharmacist, the introduction of the profession of pharmacy, professional organizations, national and international institutions and organizations, and the introduction of departments.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction ; explanation of Legislation related to University Directives, Internship Directive, Graduation Directive, Pharmacy Specialization Exam (EUS)
2nd Week
Explanation of working areas as a Pharmacist ( Pharmacy, hospital Pharmacy, drug industry, cosmetic industry)
3rd Week
Introduction to Pharmacy as a Profession; ?Professional associations? (Turkish Association of Pharmacists=TEB Regional Chamber of Pharmacists, national and international institutions and associations of Pharmacy)
4th Week
Explanation of Drug and Drug Raw Materials, Excipients, Classification of Drugs, Explanation of dosage forms.
5th Week
Introduction of Departments: Analytical Chemistry
6th Week
Introduction of Departments: Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany
7th Week
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
8th Week
Introduction of Departments: Pharmacology
9th Week
Introduction of Departments: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
10th Week
Introduction of Departments: Pharmaceutical Technology
11th Week
Introduction of Departments: Pharmaceutical Toxicology
12th Week
Introduction of the Pharmaceutical Industry and the role of the Pharmacist
13th Week
Hospital Pharmacy and Applications
14th Week
Introduction of Turkish Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency and Guide to Good Pharmacy Practices
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Course note handouts
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
18
18
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
0
0
0
Total Workload
87
Total Workload / 30
2,9
ECTS Credits of the Course
3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
