GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COSMECEUTICALS/KOZ-2060
Course Title: COSMECEUTICALS
Credits 2 ECTS 9
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof.Dr.F.Acartürk, Prof.Dr.F.Tırnaksız, Prof.Dr.S.Takka,Assoc.Prof.Dr.S.İ.Tamer, Assoc.Prof.Dr.F.T.Demiröz
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/tfigen
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  tfigen@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Learning of basic concepts about cosmeceuticals
Having information about cosmeceutical active substances
Understanding of legal distinction in regulations between cosmetic and drug






 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Definition of cosmeceuticals, basic concepts and general classifications
2. Week  Amino acids and peptides
3. Week  Proteins, botulinum toxin and growth factors
4. Week  Vitamins
5. Week  Topical retinoids
6. Week  Depigmentation agents
7. Week  Hydroxyacids
8. Week  Hyaluronan
9. Week  Hair growth enhancers
10. Week  Cellulite and topical active substances used in cellulite
11. Week  Cosmetic active subtances used in dandruff
12. Week  Cosmetic active subtances for hair retardation
13. Week  Sunscreens (physical blockers and chemical absorbers), artificial sun tanning
14. Week  Antiperspirants
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Cosmeceuticals (Drugs vs. Cosmetics), P. Elsner, H.I. Maibach, Marcel Dekker, 2000, NY
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
0
0
 Assignment
3
30
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
20
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
0
0
 Reading
14
5
70
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
6
84
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
0
0
 Preparing Reports
2
4
8
 Preparing Presentation
2
5
10
 Presentation
2
3
6
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
4
4
 Final and Studying for Final
1
1
1
 Other
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
225
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
9
 ECTS: 
9
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1The ability to understand the basic structure and efficiacy of cosmetic/dermacosmetic productsX
2The ability to design, conduct and evaluate experiments in the field of cosmetic/dermacosmeticsX
3The ability to use necessary techniques and analysis tools for controlling of cosmetic/dermacosmetic productsX
4The ability to analyse, synthesize and evaluate new ideasX
5The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams, and in multidisciplinaryX
6An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilitiesX
7To know the legal laws, rules and regulations for cosmetics and dermacosmeticsX
8The ability to apply knowledge and skills required to formulate for cosmetic productsX
9The ability to formulate the different delivery systems for cosmetics and dermacosmeticsX
10The ability to become an expert in cosmetic science areaX