Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pharmacogenetic
Course Code: TTF522
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Understanding the effect of genetics on drug action

Course Content

Alteration of drug kinetics and patients' response to drugs between individuals and ethnic groups according to genetic structure.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Definition of pharmacogenetics
2.To evaluate genetic differences between individuals
3.To understand drug kinetics in terms of genetics
4.To learn changes in patient responses
5.To learn the basic principles of pharmacogenetics in order to increase therapeutic efficacy and reduce toxicity
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Macromolecules: structure, functions
Week 2 - Theoretical
To experimental work with cells
Week 3 - Theoretical
Protein function
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic genetic mechanisms
Week 5 - Theoretical
Recombinant DNA technology
Week 6 - Theoretical
PCR
Week 7 - Theoretical
General principles of cellular signaling
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Signal transmission with G-protein coupled receptors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Signal transduction with enzyme-coupled receptors
Week 11 - Theoretical
Target cell adaptation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Western blotting
Week 13 - Theoretical
Southern blotting and Northern blotting
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1281108
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
4
3
3
3
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026