Information Package / Course Catalogue
Endocrine Drugs
Course Code: TTF503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn physiological effects of some naturally occurring endogenous substances in the body, the effects of drugs mimicking these functions, the effects of drugs that suppress these functions, the use of such drugs in treatment and to learn the side effects of these drugs

Course Content

The endocrine glands secrete endogenous substances called hormones into the circulation, and hormones affect certain cells away from the endocrine gland and produce physiological and pharmacological effects. Hormones have a role in functions such as growth, development, reproduction, energy production and use and adaptation of the internal environment to the external environment. Various diseases occur due to disturbances in endocrine structures. With the various drugs used in the treatment of these diseases, the balance between internal and external environment is tried to be restored to normal.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the physiological effects of endogenous substances responsible for hormonal functions
2.To learn the mechanisms of drugs acting by mimicking these functions
3.To learn the effects of drugs that suppress endocrine functions
4.To have information about the use and side effects of these drugs in treatment
5.To learn the working principles of endocrine system
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to hormones
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Corticosteroids
Week 5 - Theoretical
Estrogens and antagonists
Week 6 - Theoretical
Progestins and antiprogestins
Week 7 - Theoretical
Androgens, anabolic steroids and antiandrogens
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Oral contraceptives
Week 10 - Theoretical
Insulin and other antidiabetic drugs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Thyroid drugs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Drugs affecting uterine motility and drug use in pregnancy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Calciotropic drugs
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory124272
Assignment1415
Seminar1415
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
4
2
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026