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
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Course note handouts
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
