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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ECZ191
Course Name: Bacics of Scientific Research (BSR)
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
2
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. SELİN AKTAR KİREMİTCİ
Course Lecturer(s): DR. ÖĞR. ÜYESİ SELİN AKTAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course for each student is; The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to conduct evidence-based research, identify the problem / deficiency and search for solutions, conduct theoretical / computational / wet experiments in laboratories, evaluate and discuss data correctly, reach solutions and conclusions, and present results.
Course Content: Within the scope of this course, students will have experimental/theoretical knowledge and experience about their project in the field of pharmacy. During the course, students will gain the skills of literature review, problem solving skills, method learning and/or development, data acquisition, interpretation and sharing the results with their stakeholders as written and oral presentations. In this context, this course aims to identify the relevant problem or gap in the field of pharmacy in the literature, to seek a solution to the identified problem or gap, to determine the method / ways of reaching the solution, to obtain experimental and / or theoretical data, to analyze data and to interpret these data by comparing them with the literature, to conclude. and presenting the results in national and/or international project format by discussing. Students taking this course are required to fulfill their expected research responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define the ways of knowing, explain the scientific method.
2) Recognize the types of research in general, list the stages of the research process, know the ethical rules to be followed in the research process.
3) Conducts literature research.
4) Identifies the problem or deficiency in pharmacy, discusses the solutions to the problem and deficiency, identifies and develops the methods to reach the solution.
5) Writes a scientific research project and gets involved in a project.
6) Obtains experimental and/or theoretical data, analyzes and discusses data.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Acquaintance and/or orientation The aim of this course is to understand the role of the student taking the course, the course format, the expectations from the student taking the course, the general concept of research in pharmacy, the study subjects
2) Fundamentals of Scientific Research Discusses research methods (Qualitative-Quantitative) and analysis methods
3) Fundamentals of Scientific Research Discusses research methods (Qualitative-Quantitative) and analysis methods
4) Scientific Research Methods Explains and discusses the concepts of scientific publication, types of scientific publications and how to write a scientific publication
5) Scientific Research Methods Explains and discusses the concepts of scientific publication, types of scientific publications and how to write a scientific publication
6) Identifying the Problem Discusses access to databases, literature review, graduation thesis, thesis writing rules, publication ethics in scientific studies
7) Midterm Exam Week
8) Identifying the Problem Discusses access to databases, literature review, graduation thesis, thesis writing rules, publication ethics in scientific studies
9) Sampling Methods Explains and discusses the basic concepts in sampling methods
10) Data Collection Discusses measurement-evaluation issues
11) Quantitative-Qualitative Studies Explains and discusses survey, experiment, case, meta-analysis studies
12) Effective Presentation Preparation Skills Have detailed information about preparing and presenting effective presentations
13) Research Conducts research on the project topic
14) Report preparing Student writes research results in a report format
15) Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İlgili kaynaklar dersi veren öğretim üyesi ve dersi alan öğrenci tarafından belirlenir

Relevant resources are determined by the lecturer giving the course and the student taking the course
References: Dersin öğretim üyesi belirler.
Determined by the lecturer of the course.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 1 3 1 3 1 3
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3 3 3 3 3 3
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms. 1 1
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods. 1 1 1 1 3 3
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 1 1
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy. 1 1 1 3
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates. 1 1 1 3
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. 1 1 1 3
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them. 1 1 1 3
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3 3 3 3 3 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 2
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods. 2
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 1
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy. 1
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates. 1
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. 1
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them. 1
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Presentations / Seminar 2 4
Homework Assignments 5 22
Total Workload 52