Information Package

Program of Pharmacy

ECZ426

COSMETICS

Course Code
ECZ426
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Acquire knowledge regarding national and international regulations about cosmetic products; as well as production and marketing of them.
  2. Learn the classification of cosmetic preparations and have knowledge about different products applied to various parts of the body.
  3. Learn the classification, properties and effects of cosmetic / derma cosmetic substances.
  4. Learn the development of conventional and novel cosmetic formulations, targeting of anti-aging products to skin, and quality control tests.
  5. Acquire knowledge about the cosmetic applications of nanotechnology.
  6. Acquire knowledge and skills to use in further stages of their academic and professional life.
  7. Acquire knowledge about the rights and responsibilities, and act ethically and in compliance with regulations as an individual.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionECZ426 covers national and international regulations about cosmetic products, the properties, effect and classification of cosmetic and cosmeceutical/dermocosmetic products, cosmetic delivery system, application of nanotechnology in cosmetic, unwanted side effects while using the cosmetic products.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and regulations applied in Turkey and around the world
2nd Week Classification of the cosmetic products, active and passive cosmetics
3rd Week Anatomical and physiological properties of skin and skin appendix from a cosmetic perspective
4th Week General raw materials in the cosmetic formulations and the physio chemical properties of them
5th Week Cosmeceuticals, terminology, application sites and classifications
6th Week Cosmeceuticals, terminology, application sites and classifications
7th Week MIDTERM EXAMINATION
8th Week Cosmetic products applied to skin, skin types and general rules of skin care, skin cream, color cosmetics and sun care products
9th Week Cosmetic products applied to skin, skin types and general rules of skin care, skin cream, color cosmetics and sun care products
10th Week Cosmetic products applied to skin appendices, (apply to hair, nails and mucosa)
11th Week Conventional and novel cosmetic delivery systems
12th Week Cosmetic applications of nanotechnology
13th Week Determine the final product specifications, quality control tests and stability tests applied on cosmetic products
14th Week Unwanted side effects while using the cosmetic products
Recommended or Required Reading1. Course note handouts
2. Kozmetik Bilimi, Yazan, Y., (Ed.), İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2004
3. Dermakozmetik / Kozmesötik Madde ve Ürünler, Yazan, Y., İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2016
4. New Cosmetic Science, Mitsui, T., (Ed.), First edition, Elsevier Science B.V. 1997
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
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 Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 6 6
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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