Information Package / Course Catalogue
Chemotherapeutic Drugs I
Course Code: TTF530
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To learn the meaning of chemotherapy, classification, use and the harmful effects of chemotherapeutic drugs.

Course Content

Chemotherapy is a form of treatment with drugs that can destroy or stop microorganisms or parasites that surround the body without damaging the host. Modern chemotherapy began in 1932 by Domagk, demonstrating the effectiveness of an azo dye Prontosil against Streptococcal infections. Then, the clinical use of strong sulfonamides began. Subsequently, there have been significant advances in chemotherapy with the use of penicillins. Today many new drugs are being developed for this purpose. Therefore, the basic principles of the effects of drugs that can show activity against microorganisms, resistance development mechanisms, use of drugs and side effects will be emphasized.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutics
2.To learn the classification, use and harmful effects of chemotherapeutic drugs
3.To understand specific side effects and precautions to be taken
4.Prevent the development of resistance
5.To comprehend the importance of information
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Pharmacological principles of infection treatment I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pharmacological principles of infection treatment II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Penicillins
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cephalosporins
Week 5 - Theoretical
Aztreonam
Week 6 - Theoretical
Imipenem
Week 7 - Theoretical
Other Beta-Lactams
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Aminoglycosides
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fluoroquinolones
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tetracyclines
Week 12 - Theoretical
Macrolide Antibiotics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Lincosamides
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory126296
Seminar120222
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
3
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026