Information Package / Course Catalogue
Experimental Methods in Pharmacology
Course Code: TTF529
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 4
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 10
Objectives of the Course

To learn the models, methods and measurements used in pharmacological studies and researches, to obtain data, information and applications related to conducting research. In addition, basic experimental techniques used in pharmacology and laboratory equipment to be introduced and to give descriptive information.

Course Content

In vitro and in vivo methods, preparation of tissue samples, equipment used for experiments, analytical methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To comprehend the basic pharmacological research methods
2.Learn basic experimental in vivo models used to measure drug response
3.To be able to explain how to select the appropriate experimental method to answer a scientific question
4.Describe the commonly used models in pharmacology
5.To learn the experimental stages
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic laboratory equipment
Week 1 - Practice
Using behavior models in experimental animals I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction of experimental animals
Week 2 - Practice
Using behavior models in experimental animals II
Week 3 - Theoretical
In-vitro Methods I
Week 3 - Practice
Measurement of pain threshold, formation of inflammation and anti-inflammatory effect in experimental animals I
Week 4 - Theoretical
In-vitro Methods II
Week 4 - Practice
Measurement of pain threshold, formation of inflammation and anti-inflammatory effect in experimental animals II
Week 5 - Theoretical
In-vivo Methods
Week 5 - Practice
Measurement in spectrophotometer and fluorometer
Week 6 - Theoretical
Behavior Models
Week 6 - Practice
Workshop: Creating a project 1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Computerized Recording System
Week 7 - Practice
Workshop: Creating a project 2
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Measurement of Analgesia and Antiinflammatory Effects I
Week 9 - Practice
Workshop: Creating a project 3
Week 10 - Theoretical
Measurement of Analgesia and Antiinflammatory Effects II
Week 10 - Practice
Workshop: Writing an article 1
Week 11 - Theoretical
Electrophysiological Methods
Week 11 - Practice
Workshop: Writing an article 2
Week 12 - Theoretical
Method Selection I
Week 12 - Practice
Workshop: Presenting and evaluating research data 1
Week 13 - Theoretical
Method Selection II
Week 13 - Practice
Workshop: Presenting and evaluating research data 2
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Practice Examination1%30
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory126296
Lecture - Practice126296
Laboratory120222
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)246
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
5
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026