ECS548 Nutritional Supplements in Pharmacy

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 10. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF PHARMACY
PHARMACY PR.
Code ECS548
Name Nutritional Supplements in Pharmacy
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 10. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. UMAY MERVE GÜVEN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. SERPİL DEMİRCİ KAYIRAN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Products containing nutritional components in pharmaceutical dosages are called Nutritional supplements or Nutraceuticals. Today, with increasing needs, impoverished soil and inadequacies created by chronic diseases, protection from diseases, getting a good age and feeling good, etc. Food supplement products, which come to the fore for various purposes, have an important place in pharmacy. The aim of the course is to provide information about the main benefits, efficacy and role of the pharmacist of nutritional supplements in the light of scientific findings.

Course Content

Expressing the basic ingredients in nutritional supplements, which are at the forefront of human health; vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega fatty acids, plant extracts, coenzymes, probiotics, antioxidants, etc. The place of these substances in prevention and treatment will be mentioned.

Course Precondition

None.

Resources

Lecture notes uploaded to ÇÜBİS by the relevant faculty member

Notes

Sevim Y., Bitkisel Besin Destekleri ve Sağlık İlişkisi, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 2023.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns basic information about nutritional supplements (Nutraceuticals).
LO02 Learns the biochemical structure and mechanisms of action of the substances in nutritional supplements.
LO03 Learns the effects and functions of vitamins, minerals and protein (amino acids) from basic nutrients.
LO04 Learns the essential functions and benefits of essential fatty acids for the body.
LO05 Learns the classification and effectiveness of nutritional supplements on specific issues such as male and female health, joint health, brain health, intestinal health.
LO06 Learns basic information about athlete health and nutrition and the choice of nutritional support.
LO07 Learns the use of nutritional supplements in the body's basic immune system, detox and liver functions.
LO08 Learns the effect of antioxidants on healthy aging, skin health and anti-aging protection.
LO09 Learns the effects of nutritional supplements in weight control, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
LO10 Learns drug-nutrient support interactions.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient knowledge in pharmaceutical field and develop the knowledge.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends professional knowledge with ethical responsibility through current laws and legislation.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Provides consultancy service to patients, community and health care personnel and evaluates advanced knowledge and skills with a critical approach. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Possessing the knowledge of historical and current developments in the field of Pharmacy, monitoring, evaluation and application of scientific and evidence-based data, and adopting lifelong learning.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the knowledge and skills to help provide patient-oriented pharmacy applications and individualized pharmaceutical care by learning the basics of Clinical Pharmacy, 1
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes a role in the evaluation and analysis of the events and cases related to the development of pharmacy profession and education. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Integrates and develops professional knowledge via different disciplines and uses the acquired knowledge to improve the health level and quality of life of the community. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Use effectively the concepts and applications of basic sciences and basic medical sciences in the field of medicine and pharmacy and update the information. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicates effectively in writing and speaking.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Practices the profession in accordance with Atatürk's principles and reforms, equipped with universal knowledge, uses Turkish correctly and knows at least one foreign language.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Be an example to society withexternal appearance, demeanor, attitude and behavior for the other professionals and society and with professional identity
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have knowledge about health policies and health economics, pharmacy management and define the problems in pharmaceutical field. 1
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets information about current health and treatment problems and attends meeting on related matters . Plays an active role in community health. 1
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acquires basic information about diseases, makes decisions about the drugs used in treatment in accordance with rational drug use.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Nutritional supplements introduction, basic concepts Obtaining information about course content Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 vitamins Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 minerals Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 antioxidants Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 amino acids Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 omega fatty acids Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
7 microbiota (prebiotics and probiotics) Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Subject repetition Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 nutritional supplements quality and production information Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 herbal nutritional supplements Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 specific nutritional supplements -1 Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 specific nutritional supplements -2 Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 nutraceuticals that support the immune system Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 nutritional supplements in athlete health Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 drug and nutritional support interactions Reading on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Subject repetition Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Subject repetition Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 02.03.2025 10:50