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| Code | ABL580 |
| Name | Forensic Psychopharmacology and Psychoactive Substances |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed that the students learn the basics of psychopharmacology and the pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects, abuses of psychoactive substances that are of legal importance.
Course Content
Central nervous system neurotransmitters, receptors, basic principles in psychopharmacology, forensic drugs, stimulants, classification of psychoactive substances, mechanisms of action of psychoactive substances, alcohols, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabinoids, opioids pharmacokinetic properties, mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects and abuse of psychoactive substances, interactions of abuse
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Katzung, Basic and Clinical Pharmacology.
Notes
Goodman and Gilman′s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th ed.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain to the basics of psychopharmacology. |
| LO02 | describe to forensic psychoactive substances. |
| LO03 | explain to mechanism of action psychoactive substances. |
| LO04 | explain to pharmacological action of psychoactive substances. |
| LO05 | explain to abuse of psychoactive substances |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the relations between the areas of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solutions for solving complex problems that may be encountered in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic of Central Nervous System Pharmacology and Introduction to Psychopharmacology | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Dopamine, Adrenalin, Noradrenalin, Serotonin and Acetylcholine | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Amino acid neurotransmitters: GABA, Glisin, Glutamat | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 4 | Peptid neurotransmitters | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Drugs, stimulants and psychoactive substances in Forensic Medicine | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Classification and action mechanism of psychoactive substances | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | The pharmacological effects and action mechanisms stimulants | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Midterm | Literature Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | The abuse of stimulants | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | The pharmacological effects and action mechanisms of cannabioids | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | The abuse of cannabioids | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | The pharmacological effects, action mechanismsof opioids | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | The abuse of opioids | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | The pharmacological effects, action mechanisms and abuse of other hallucinogens | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | The pharmacological effects, action mechanisms and abuse of other psychoactive drugs | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Overview | Literature Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Final | Literature Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||