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COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code	Course Title	L+P Hour	Semester	ECTS
ILT 518	MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG RESEARCH	3 + 0	1st Semester	7,5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Level	Master's Degree
Course Type	Elective
Course Objective	In an ever-changing and evolving world, the pharmaceutical industry assumes a pivotal role as a critical sector responsible for safeguarding humanity's most fundamental necessities: the preservation of health and the enhancement of quality of life. Therefore, in an environment that targets advanced technological applications and innovations, getting to know pharmaceuticals closely and understanding them through molecular approaches aims to nurture individuals who can keep up with developments in the field. The goal of this course is to provide a pharmacological perspective, enabling students to become experts, scientists, and researchers who possess the necessary knowledge and skills required by the era, who think scientifically, and who can contribute to science.
Course Content	Introduction to pharmacology and basic concepts. Practical drug information. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Drug action mechanisms. New drug/vaccine development; preclinical and clinical research. In vivo and in vitro molecular methods in assessing drug effects.
Prerequisites	No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite	No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Learns the definition of pharmacology and fundamental concepts.
2	Acquires knowledge about drug classification, indications/contraindications, interactions, and side effects.
3	Understands the cellular and molecular mechanisms of drug action.
4	Interprets the significance of the discovery and development process of new drugs and vaccines.
5	Develops the ability to comprehend and apply in vivo and in vitro molecular methods used in the evaluation of the biological effects of drugs.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	7	98
Assignments	1	28	28
Mid-terms	1	12	12
Final examination	1	15	15
Total Work Load ECTS Credit of the Course			195 7,5

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