Pharmacy (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code: PHAR1001
Course Title: Pharmaceutical Terminology
Course Semester: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: EN
Course Prerequisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Muhammed Abdur RAUF
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Muhammed Abdur RAUF
Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach students the basic Latin and branch-specific common technical terms that will be used in their educational and professional life. The students will also be introduced to the career perspective as pharmacist.
Course Content: Introduction to Latin word roots and grammar rules. Scopes and frequently used technical terms related to the branches of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Botany/Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Technology; Prescription, Codex & Pharmacopeia, and Pharmacists' career perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Becomes knowledgeable about terms related to precscription, codex and pharmacopeia
2) Understands basic and common English terms related to pharmaceutical sciences
3) Understands latin terms related to pharmacy
4) Becomes aware of the career opportunities after graduation
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Explains prescription related terms
2) Draws word maps following branches of pharmaceutical sciences
3) Defines common pharmaceutical English terms
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Speaks professional language instead of laymen’s way
Learning Competence
1) Becomes interested in studying pharmaceutical topics
Field Specific Competence
1) Appreciate the roles of different branches of pharmaceutical science
2) Develops competency in comprehending pharmaceutical literature
3) Compares career paths for pharmacists and develops inclination for a specific career
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Pharmacy Terminology None
2) Basic Latin, coomonly used Latin phrases in contemporary English
3) Derivation of English Terms from Latin Roots and Affixes Lecture 1 presentation
4) Higher Education Terms, Terms related to drugs, medicine, Pharmacy Lecture 1 presentation
5) Terminology related to Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biochemistry Lecture 1 presentation
6) Pharmaceutical and Analytical Chemistry terms Lecture 1 presentation
7) Terminology for Pharmaceutical Botany/Pharmacognosy Lecture 1 presentation
8) Midterm Examination All previous lecture notes
9) Pharmac Technology: General Terms Lecture 1 presentation
10) Pharmacy Technology: Dosage Form Terms Lecture 1 presentation
11) Terminology related to Pharmaceutical Toxicology Lecture 1 presentation
12) Terminology related to Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Lecture 1 presentation
13) Codex and Pharmacopoeia
14) Pharmacists' Career-I: Research and Academic Career
15) Pharmacists' Career-II: Career in community, hospital and clinical pharmacy
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Lecture notes
2. ECZACILIK TERMİNOLOJİSİ DERS NOTLARI, Yazan: Prof. Dr. Nuriye Akev
3. Medical Terminology- An Illustrated Guide by Barbara Janson Cohen and Shirley A. Jones, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2021
References: Glossary of Pharmaceutical Terms- WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Policies

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge and application skills about pre-formulation, formulation, laboratory, pilot and industrial scale production, quality assurance, quality control, validation, stability, storage, bioavailability, bioequivalence, licensing and patent studies of natural, synthetic, biological, biotechnological, nanotechnological, cosmetic, dermocosmetic products.
2) To have basic information about diseases, the stages of all drugs in the body, their mechanism of action, undesirable effects and factors that change the effect of drugs, toxic effects of drugs and chemical substances and their treatments,
3) To act as a consultant on rational drug use and safe drug use, which are the basis of pharmaceutical care,
4) To have the ability to practice their profession within the framework of laws and regulations
5) Adhering to the principles of professional ethics and Deontology
6) To have national and international communication skills in the field
7) To have knowledge about health policies, health economics and pharmacy management
8) To be in effective communication with institutions and organizations in the field of health, the pharmaceutical industry and professional organizations
9) To have professional skills that adopt scientific and evidence-based lifelong learning
10) To have knowledge and skills in the field of basic sciences and health sciences related to medicine and pharmacy,
11) To be able to follow new developments in the field by using a foreign language,
12) To have the ability to think socially, culturally and intellectually,
13) To be an individual/pharmacist who knows Atatürk's principles and the history of the nation and is equipped with modern universal knowledge.
14) To have the ability to use Turkish correctly and to speak well,

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have knowledge and application skills about pre-formulation, formulation, laboratory, pilot and industrial scale production, quality assurance, quality control, validation, stability, storage, bioavailability, bioequivalence, licensing and patent studies of natural, synthetic, biological, biotechnological, nanotechnological, cosmetic, dermocosmetic products.
2) To have basic information about diseases, the stages of all drugs in the body, their mechanism of action, undesirable effects and factors that change the effect of drugs, toxic effects of drugs and chemical substances and their treatments,
3) To act as a consultant on rational drug use and safe drug use, which are the basis of pharmaceutical care,
4) To have the ability to practice their profession within the framework of laws and regulations
5) Adhering to the principles of professional ethics and Deontology
6) To have national and international communication skills in the field
7) To have knowledge about health policies, health economics and pharmacy management
8) To be in effective communication with institutions and organizations in the field of health, the pharmaceutical industry and professional organizations
9) To have professional skills that adopt scientific and evidence-based lifelong learning
10) To have knowledge and skills in the field of basic sciences and health sciences related to medicine and pharmacy,
11) To be able to follow new developments in the field by using a foreign language,
12) To have the ability to think socially, culturally and intellectually,
13) To be an individual/pharmacist who knows Atatürk's principles and the history of the nation and is equipped with modern universal knowledge.
14) To have the ability to use Turkish correctly and to speak well,

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Individual study and homework
Course
Örnek olay çalışması

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)
Gözlem
Örnek olay sunma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 2 30
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 77