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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MED038

Course Name:

Molecular Addiction

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. CANER GEYİK

Course Lecturer(s):

Caner Geyik

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To expand student’s perspective on molecular level investigation of addiction
Course Content:	Addiction, molecular targets of addictive drugs, reward pathway, neurotransmission, in vitro and in vivo methodology for addiction studies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define addiction as a disease
2) Explain the biomolecules in neurotransmission
3) Identify the stages of addiction
4) Explain the common molecular mechanisms of addictive substances
5) Explain the different molecular targets of each addictive substance
6) Define the mechanisms responsible for intoxication caused by abused drugs
7) Describe the in vitro and in vivo experimental models used to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of addiction
8) Explain therapeutic potential of abused drugs in clinical setting

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Addiction and Abused Drugs
2)	Functions of the Biomolecules in Brain
3)	The Stages of Addiction
4)	Alcohol: “Most Common Abused Drug”
5)	Cigarette, E-Cigarette: “Is It Really Nicotine’s Fault?”
6)	Cannabis, Synthetic Cannabinoids
7)	Overview
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Stimulants: “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger but Lethal”
10)	Sedatives: “No Pain No Gain?”
11)	Psychedelics: “The Pink Elephant”
12)	Therapeutic Potential of Some Abused Drugs in Clinical Setting
13)	In Vitro Techniques for Molecular Psychiatry Research
14)	In Vivo Techniques for Molecular Psychiatry Research
15)	Final
16)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin kaynak kitabı bulunmamaktadır. / The course does not have a mandatory resource.
References:	Konu ile alakalı güncel makaleler /Recent papers related to field

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Outcomes
1) When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.
2) knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
3) is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4) knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5) can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6) knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7) can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8) knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
9) knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10) knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
11) is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12) knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
13) can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14) knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15) knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16) knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
17) keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
18) Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	When Istinye University Faculty of Medicine student is graduated who knows the historical development of medicine, medical practices, and the medical profession and their importance for society.	1
2)	knows the normal structure and function of the human body at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems.	1
3)	is capable of systematically taking an accurate and effective social and medical history from their patients and make a comprehensive physical examination.
4)	knows the laboratory procedures related to diseases; In primary care, the necessary material (blood, urine, etc.) can be obtained from the patient with appropriate methods and can perform the necessary laboratory procedures for diagnosis and follow-up or request laboratory tests.
5)	can distinguish pathological changes in structure and functions during diseases from physiological changes and can Interpret the patient's history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging findings, and arrive at a pre-diagnosis and diagnosis of the patient's problem.
6)	knows, plans and applies primary care and emergency medical treatment practices, rehabilitation stages.
7)	can keep patient records accurately and efficiently, know the importance of confidentiality of patient information and records, and protects this privacy.
8)	knows the clinical decision-making process, evidencebased medicine practices and current approaches.	1
9)	knows and applies the basic principles of preventive health measures and the protection of individuals from diseases and improving health, and recognizes the individual and/or society at risk, undertakes the responsibility of the physician in public health problems such as epidemics and pandemics.
10)	knows the biopsychosocial approach, evaluates the causes of diseases by considering the individual and his / her environment.	1
11)	is capable of having effective oral and/or written communication with patients and their relatives, society and colleagues.
12)	knows the techniques, methods and rules of researching. It contributes to the creation, sharing, implementation and development of new professional knowledge and practices by using science and scientific method within the framework of ethical rules.	1
13)	can collect health data, analyze them, present them in summary, and prepare forensic reports.
14)	knows the place of physicians as an educator, administrator and researcher in delivery of health care. It takes responsibility for the professional and personal development of own and colleagues in all interdisciplinary teams established to increase the health level of the society.
15)	knows employee health, environment and occupational safety issues and takes responsibility when necessary.
16)	knows health policies and is able to evaluate their effects in the field of application.	1
17)	keeps medical knowledge up-to-date within the framework of lifelong learning responsibility.	1
18)	Applies own profession by knowing about ethical obligations and legal responsibilities, prioritizing human values and with self-sacrifice throughout own medical life.	1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	14	24
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		54