Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
DRUG ADDICTION AND NARCOTICS 34336049 2 + 0 2.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Tülay ÇOBAN
Assistants
Goals To inform students about the factors that cause abusement and the classification of chemicasl that constitute abusement and their personal and social problems
Course Content Drug abusement, factors leading to abusement, classifications, personal and social problems of drug abuse
Learning Outcomes 1) He/She can solve the problems related with his/her field with research methods, He/She asseses and uses the original informations and technologies in the field of toxicology, He/She performes in vivo or in vitro toxicological researches which investigate the detrimental effects of various factors to the organism
2) She/He may study in toksicology field as a member of team, She/He follows up and comments about changes of legal regulations about the field and profession, She/He follows professional and technological developments in toxicology and the related fields
3) He/She demonstrates defence competence about his/her individual opinions among specialists, He/She communicates in national , international and interdisciplinary studies effectively in writing and orally

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to drug abusement, definitions, causes and risk factors Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Psychic addiction, physical addiction, tolerance Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
3. Week Addictive drugs, opiate addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Opiate addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
 Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
5. Week Central nervous system stimulants, amphetamine, khat dependence Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Cocaine addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Midterm exam Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Central nervous system depressants, barbiturates, benzadiazepines Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
9. Week Alcohol and nicotine addiction Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Halusinogens and their chemical classification Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
11. Week Marijuana and other cannabinoids Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Analgesic drug abusement Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
13. Week Addiction, anabolic steroids Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Homework presentations Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning; Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
A Clinical Review Of Alcohol And. Drug Abuse And Dependence In Persons
Cocaethylene pharmacology, physiology, and behavioral effects in humans
ELLENMOR’S MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY, Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Poisoning

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15000
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 12 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 8 3
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 2
2 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload