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| Code | FAR550 |
| Name | Pharmacology of Pain |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FAZİLET AKSU |
Course Goal / Objective
Explains the general concepts related to pain pharmacology. Discusses the concepts that form the basis of pain pharmacology. Describes the tests applied to evaluate pain behavior in experimental animals.
Course Content
General concepts related to pain pharmacology are explained. The concepts that form the basis of pain pharmacology are discussed. Tests applied to evaluate pain behavior in experimental animals are explained.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology Editors A. Dickenson and J.-M. Besson ,Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1997. Essential of Pain Pharmacology:The Prescriber’s Guide.Editor: Marco Pappagallo, Howard Smith , Stephen M, Cambridge Press 2018
Notes
Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology Editors A. Dickenson and J.-M. Besson ,Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1997. Essential of Pain Pharmacology:The Prescriber’s Guide.Editor: Marco Pappagallo, Howard Smith , Stephen M, Cambridge Press 2018v
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Will be able to discuss the concepts that form the basis of pain pharmacology. |
| LO02 | Will be able to interpret general concepts related to pain pharmacology. |
| LO03 | Recognize the behavior of experimental animals in the face of painful stimuli. |
| LO04 | List the tests that can be used to evaluate the behavior of experimental animals in the face of painful stimuli. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to use the concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Establishes relationships between drug effects, mechanisms of action, and drug interactions | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the side effects and toxic effects of drugs | 4 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses an experimental setup for an in vitro or in vivo pharmacological study | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows scientific literature related to his/her field | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes part in the design, maintenance and analysis of data of a research related to his/her field. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Is aware of the importance of scientific research ethics. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Expresses scientific thought analytically and establishes hypotheses. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes part in the statistical evaluation of data. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Aware of the importance of rational drug use |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Factors Affecting Pain Perception and Control | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Epidemiology of Pain | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Mechanisms of Pain | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Pain pathways | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Pain and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Nitric oxide and nociception | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Pain and the sympathetic nervous system | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Pharmacology Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Excitability Blockers: Anticonvulsants and Low Concentration Local Anesthetics for the Treatment of Chronic Pain | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Tachykinins Central and Peripheral Effects | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Models of Neuropathic Pain. Central Pain Models | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Physiological Relation of Pain or Nociception | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Experimental peripheral pain models | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Deneysel santral ağrı modelleri | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Neuropathic pain treatment | Pharmacology Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Pharmacology Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Pharmacology Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
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 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||