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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: UNI246
Course Name: Society and Politics in Iran
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
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. FATEME AYŞİN ANKA
Course Lecturer(s): Fateme Ayşin Anka
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: By getting to know Iran's society and politics, it is aimed to learn both the political structures from the state dimension and the social internal dynamics. In this context, sociology of society, political parties, reforms, brain drains and ideological system are also explained.
Course Content: Explaining and analyzing the society and politics of Iran, examining the multicultural social structure and the structure and politics of the ideological-based state constitutes the general course content. In this context, various political and social issues (from the past to the present) are discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) They will have general and specific information about Iran
2) They will have learned the political structures of Iran
3) They will have an understanding of Iran's social structures and sociology
4) They will be able to examine the pros and cons of the structure in Iran
5) They will learn the political structure and elections in Iran.
6) They will have information about NGOs in Iran
7) They will know ethnicities in Iran

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Iran Ref1, pp.1-15
2) Approaches to Political Institutions Ref1, pp:15-25
3) Iran Before and After the Revolution Ref1, pp:25-35
4) State and Social Dynamics Ref1, pp: 35-45
5) Social Structure and Sociology Ref1, pp:45-57
6) Political Participation: Electoral Systems and Election Methods Ref1, pp: 58-70
7) parliamentary tradition Ref1, pp: 70-85
8) The Relationship between Religion and Social Structure Ref1, pp: 85-102
9) Ideological State Ref1, pp: 102-120
10) Basic Elements That Ensure Stabilization of the Ideological State (Until 1979) Ref1, pp: 121-135
11) NGOs in Iran Ref1, pp: 136-153
12) Post-Modern Approaches in Iran Ref1, pp:153-170
13) Ethnic Issues in Iran Ref1, pp: 170-183
14) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İran’da Devlet, Toplum ve Siyaset, Hüseyin Beşiriye, Ağaç Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2009
References: Hüseyin Beşiriye, İran'da Devlet, Toplum ve Siyaset, AĞAÇ KİTABEVİ YAYINLARI

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 1 1 1
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. 1 1 2 1 1
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 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. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 2 1 2 1 1 1 2
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 1 2 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 1 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 1 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. 1 1 1 1 1
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. 1 1 1 1 1 1

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) 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) 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.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 1 % 30
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 Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 3 1 1 14 48
Study Hours Out of Class 3 1 1 14 48
Presentations / Seminar 2 1 1 1 6
Homework Assignments 2 1 1 1 6
Midterms 2 1 1 1 6
Final 2 1 1 1 6
Total Workload 120