SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0607 Ethics Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor HAKAN KURUNÇ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce students with some basic concepts and discussions of ethics to enable them to think critically and philosophically..

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The student will be able to distinguish ethics by gaining insight into its basic concepts, questions and problems
The student will be able to analyze ethics by understanding the differences between it and other philosophical disciplines.
The student will be able to evaluate the problems of ethics
The student will be able to apply the methods and concepts of ethics to the contemporary moral problems.
The student will be able to comprehend the relationship between ethics and history of ethics

Course Content

To introduce basic concepts and problems of ethics; to gain insight to the history of ethics. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, group work, sample examination, problem solving, discussion, observation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, Critical Reasoning. Analysing Moral Reasoning Course notes
2) The Turn to Reason. Why be Moral? Course notes
3) Introduction to Subjectivism and Objectivism Course notes
4) The Moral System: Moral rules, Moral ideals Course notes
5) Reason, Knowledge and Scepticism Course notes
6) Plato's dialogue: Meno Course notes
7) Plato's dialogue: Crito Understanding Virtue Ethics Course notes
8) Midterm Week
9) Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics Course notes
10) Moral Principles and Moral Theories Course notes
11) Kant (Deontology) – Categorical Imperative Course notes
12) Bentham and Mill - Utilitarianism Course notes
13) Ethics and Animals. Ethics and Environment Course notes
14) Capital Punishment. Ethics and War Course notes

Sources

Course Notes: Annas, Julia: 2000, Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, Oxford U.P Chappell, Timothy: 2009, Ethics and Experience, Durham, Acumen Publishing. Hooft, Stan von: 2006, Understanding Virtue Ethics, Chesham, Acumen Publishing MacIntyre, Alasdair: 1998, A Short History of Ethics, 2.ed., London, Routledge. Thomson, Anne: 1999 Critical Reasoning in Ethics: A Practical Introduction, London, Routledge.
References: A.Cevizci, Etiğe Giriş, Paradigma Yayınları, İstanbul, 2. Baskı, 2007. Aristoteles, Nikomakhos’a Etik, (çev. S. Babür), Ayraç Yayınevi, Ankara, 1998. Immanuel Kant, Ahlâk Metafiziğinin Temellendirilmesi (çev.: İ. Kuçuradi), TFK Yayınları, Ankara, 1995.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 4 48
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 121

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develops the ability to identify problems in the field of pharmacy, formulate hypotheses by synthesizing these issues, and generate solutions using various observational, experimental, and clinical methods.
2) Demonstrates the ability to analyze and compile information and data related to pharmacy, and clearly present these, along with the supporting evidence, information, and opinions, in written and oral forms. Gains knowledge and skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection, as well as in methods used for drug development, pharmacological testing, and clinical studies.
3) Develops effective communication skills and gains proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading in both English and Turkish. Achieves professional-level command of English in their field. Works with a sense of professional ethics and responsibility, respecting human values and patient rights. Adheres to ethical principles regarding clinical studies and patient confidentiality.
4) Develops critical, creative, and analytical thinking skills. Learns techniques used in drug development and manufacturing processes, gaining knowledge and proficiency in these areas. Acquires knowledge of theories and practices in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacy, and establishes connections between these theories and their applications.
5) Effectively utilizes computer systems and pharmaceutical databases to solve problems related to drug development, disease diagnosis, and treatment. Conducts research in scientific literature, accesses information, and stays updated on the latest advancements in pharmacy and pharmaceutical technology. Recognizes national and international health issues and develops solutions using a scientific approach.
6) Develops the ability to work independently, make decisions, and manage projects. Takes responsibility as part of a healthcare team and contributes effectively to interdisciplinary studies. These competencies aim to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values essential for the pharmacy profession.