Central Nervous System Pharmacology

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Neurophysiology

Course Contents

To explain the central nervous system (CNS) description. To explain the anatomy and physiology of central nervous system. To describe communication between neurons, neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, neurohormones, and neuromediators. To explain antidepressants, antipsychotics, opioid analgesics, antiparkinson drugs, sedative –hypnotics, CNS stimulants, and drug abuse and addiction.

Weekly Schedule

1) Anatomy of central nervous system
2) Physiology of central nervous system
3) Physiology of synaptic and axonal transmission
4) Neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and neurohormones.
5) Neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, and neurohormones
6) Effect mechanisms of drugs effecting on the central nervous system
7) Effect mechanisms of drugs effecting on the central nervous system.
8) Mid-term exam
9) Antidepressant drugs and clinical pharmacology of these drugs
10) Antipsychotic drugs and clinical pharmacology of these drugs
11) Opioid analgesics and clinical pharmacology of these drugs
12) Antiparkinson drugs and clinical pharmacology of these drugs
13) Sedative –hypnotics and clinical pharmacology of these drugs
14) CNS stimulants
15) Drug abuse and addiction
16) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Kayaalp SO

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required