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ECZ5081Drug Analysis in Biological Samples2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHARMACEUTICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Gökçe ÖZTÜRK
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental principles, methods, and applications used in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs in biological samples. The course aims to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and interpretive competence required for the preparation, analysis, and evaluation of biological samples.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Explains the basic principles of drug analysis in biological samples and describes the collection, storage, and preparation of different types of biological specimens.1 - 4 - 51,
LO - 2 : Defines the spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical methods used in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs in biological samples, and explains the fundamental principles of these techniques.1 - 4 - 51,
LO - 3 : Plans the pre-analytical procedures for biological samples, identifies and applies the appropriate extraction method.1 - 4 - 51,
LO - 4 : Assesses potential error sources, contamination risks, and matrix effects in biological matrices, and suggests corrective strategies to minimize analytical errors.1 - 4 - 51,
LO - 5 : Evaluates the obtained analytical data and assesses the reliability of the results.1 - 4 - 51,
LO - 6 : Interprets recent developments related to the determination of drugs in biological samples by applying modern drug analysis approaches.1 - 4 - 51,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
This course covers the fundamental principles, methods, and applications used in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs in biological samples. It addresses the definition, collection, storage, preparation, and pre-analytical processing of biological specimens, as well as common problems, contamination, and sources of error encountered in biological matrices. Furthermore, modern approaches for the determination of drugs in biological samples, including spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical analytical techniques, are examined. The course also includes the evaluation of analytical results, validation procedures, and the fundamentals of data interpretation.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The purpose and importance of drug analysis in biological samples
 Week 2Types and characteristics of biological samples
 Week 3Principles of sampling, storage, and transportation of biological samples
 Week 4Sample preparation and pre-analytical procedures
 Week 5Control of matrix effects and analytical interferences
 Week 6Sources of contamination and methods for error prevention
 Week 7Fundamental principles of liquid-liquid extraction and solid-phase extraction
 Week 8Protein precipitation and advanced extraction techniques
 Week 9Midterm exam
 Week 10Fundamental principles of spectroscopic analysis methods and their application in biological samples
 Week 11Fundamental principles of chromatographic analysis methods and their application in biological samples
 Week 12Fundamental principles of electrochemical analysis methods and their application in biological samples
 Week 13Validity of analytical methods, calibration, and measurement uncertainty concepts
 Week 14Evaluation of analytical results and fundamentals of data interpretation
 Week 15Modern drug analysis approaches and recent developments in biological sample analysis
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Nancy A. Brunzel. İdrar ve Vücut Sıvılarının Analiz Prensipleri. Palme Yayınevi. 9786052821640
2Recai İnam. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Manual. Palme Yayınevi. 9786052823989
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 15.11.2025 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 05.01.2026 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 14 56
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load102