GEET 203 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Political Science and International Relations

Course Name

Drugs and Society

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GEET 203	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Service Course
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Dr. ZEYNEP ÖZTÜRK
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. ZEYNEP ÖZTÜRK
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course is designed to provide an introduction to pharmacology, drug use and abuse.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; will be able to understand and define specific words related to pharmacology will be able to explain history of drugs and define drug forms and administration will be able to explain drug development from synthesis to marketing will be able to distinguish between prescription and over the counter drugs will be able to explain rational drug use will be able to define drug effects, side effects, adverse effects will be able to assess the risks of drug use in special patient population will be able to define the pharmacological and behavioral effects of use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and other illegal substances
Course Description	The course covers history and principles of pharmacology, drug use and abuse in modern society\n \nThe course covers history and principles of pharmacology, drug use and abuse in modern society.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to Pharmacology, History of Drugs and Major Milestones in Pharmacology	Susan M. Turley, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 2015; Heinz Lüllmann, Klaus Mohr, Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 2005
2	Drug Development: from Synthesis to Marketing	Susan M. Turley, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 2015; Heinz Lüllmann, Klaus Mohr, Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 2005
3	Drug Forms, Drug Administration	Susan M. Turley, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 2015; Heinz Lüllmann, Klaus Mohr, Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 2005
4	A Drug’s Life in The Body: Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics	Susan M. Turley, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 2015; Heinz Lüllmann, Klaus Mohr, Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 2005
5	Drug Effects	Susan M. Turley, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 2015; Heinz Lüllmann, Klaus Mohr, Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 2005
6	Drug Use in Special Patient Groups: Children, Older Adults and Pregnant Women	Christof Schaefer Paul W.J. Peters Richard K Miller, Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation, 2014
7	Midterm
8	Irrational Drug Use, Over The Counter Drugs and Herbal Supplements	Drugs and Society, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein, 2015
9	Drug Use and Abuse: Most Commonly Abused Drugs	Drugs and Society, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein, 2015
10	Tobacco and Alcohol: Pharmacological and Behavioral Effects	Drugs and Society, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein, 2015
11	Narcotics, Stimulants and Central Nervous System Depressants	Drugs and Society, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein, 2015
12	Hallucinogens and Marijuana	Drugs and Society, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein, 2015
13	Student Presentations
14	Student Presentations
15	Student Presentations
16	Final exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Susan M. Turley, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 2015; Heinz Lüllmann, Klaus Mohr, Color Atlas of Pharmacology, 2005 Drugs and Society, Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein, 2015

Suggested Readings/Materials

For further reading: Basic and clinical pharmacology, 13th Edt. Bertram G. Katzung and Anthony J. Trevor, McGraw Hill 2015.

(Available at the IUE Libray as hard copy)

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	16	5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	2	20
Presentation / Jury	1	5
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	4	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	2	4	8
Presentation / Jury	1	5	5
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	10	10
Final Exam	1	19	19
		Total	120

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.	-	-	-	-	-