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Pharmacy Program Courses' Description,

Aims & Outcomes

Courses’ Descriptions, Aims, and Outcomes:

1.

Course Name General Biology Course Type College Requirement

Course ID. Course Cr. Hrs. 3

Course Description

This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis on basic

biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energy transformation,

genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics.

Course Aims

This course is aimed to provide students with an opportunity to acquire fundamental

knowledge of the principles and living systems and their applications to everyday life.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students will demonstrate basic knowledge in:

1. Characteristics of living organisms.

2. Basic differentiating characteristics of the five kingdoms.

3. Chemical composition of living matter.

4. Structural characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

5. Mechanisms of membrane transport.

6. Basic concepts of bioenergetics, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration.

7. Mechanisms and function of cellular reproduction.

8. Mendelian genetics and genetic change.

9. Role of nucleic acids in the cell.

10. Mechanisms of protein synthesis and regulation of gene expression.

11. Basic concepts in biotechnology.

12. Basic events in the origin of life.

13. Basic concepts of variation, natural selection, and speciation.

2.

Course Name General Biology Lab Course Type College Requirement


Course Description

The course reinforces lecture topics and includes microscope techniques. This course will

work with techniques that are important in biology. As the processes of photosynthesis in

plants and other related topics, cellular metabolism and respiration (aerobic and

anaerobic), cellular transportation and intercellular recognition. Also we study of human

Physiology by demonstration by charts, models and slides. Microscopic study and slide

preparation of Monocot and Dicot root and Stem.

Course Aims

1. This course is aimed to provide students with:

2. knowledge and understanding of biological experimental techniques, including

practical laboratory:

a. Parts of the optical microscope (light Microscope).

b. The cell histology.

c. The cell membrane, lipid solubility, cell transport mechanisms.

3. Laboratory system and safety rules.

4. Laboratory tools and their use.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students will demonstrate basic practical skills

in each of the following:

1. The correct lab safety procedures to follow for a variety of scenarios.

2. Be familiar with and use the light microscope.

3. Prepare and examine one animal cell and one plant cell – unstained and stained –

using the light microscope.

4. Characteristics of living organisms.

5. Chemical composition of living matter.

6. Structural characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

7. Mechanisms of membrane transport.

8. Basic concepts of, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration.

9. Mechanisms and function of cellular reproduction.

10. Role of nucleic acids in the cell.

11. Mechanisms of protein synthesis and regulation of gene expression.

12. Basic events in the origin of life.

3.

Course Name General Chemistry

Course Type College Requirement


Course Description

Matter, Measurements, and Calculation Atoms and Molecules: Symbols and Formulas,

Atomic Number, Mass Number, and Isotopes, Molecules and Ions, Chemical Formulas ,

Naming Compounds, the Periodic Law. Forces Between Particles, Chemical Bonding

Chemical Reactions, Energy and Reactions, The Mole and Chemical Equations.

Solution: Reactions in solutions, Solubility - Effects of Temperature and Pressure,

Concentration Units, Dilution, Osmosis and Dialysis, Colloids. Energy and

thermodynamics, Intermolecular Forces, Acids and Bases reactions, pH and Buffers.

Reaction Rates and Equilibrium, Spontaneous and Nonspontaneous Processes, Reaction

Rates, Molecular Collisions. Energy Diagrams.

Course Aims

The goals of this course is to give student a fundamental knowledge of basic and general

chemistry which will help him in his forthcoming courses such as organic, biochemistry

and others. These principles are: methodology, and application of modern chemistry and

to learn to appreciate its ability to explain the physical world. principles of atomic and

molecular theory, stoichiometry, and Concentration Units, Dilution, Osmosis and

Dialysis, Colloids. Thermodynamics first and second law.State the characteristics of

liquids and solids, including phase diagrams. Articulate the importance of intermolecular

interactions and predict trends in physical properties. Identify the characteristics of acids,

bases, pH, Buffers and pKa trend and affect on acid and base. Understand the rate and

order of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature.

LeChatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature

changes on equilibrium mixtures. Thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free

energy.

Course Outcomes

1. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

2. apply significant figures rules in all calculations providing the correct number of

significant figures and units .

3. Name elements, provide their symbols and determine the number of protons,

neutrons, electrons and nuclei in elements and compounds.

4. Distinguish between ionic and covalent compounds .

5. Chemical reaction Write and balance chemical equations. Predict chemical formulas

using ionic charges and empirical formulas .

6. Perform stoichiometry using mol/mol and mol/gram relationships.

7. Explain how intermolecular forces affect the physical properties of matter .

8. Identify oxidation-reduction reactions .

9. Perform calculations related to the preparation of solutions involving molarity, gram-

percent and dilution .

10. Identify acids and bases and neutralization reaction. Strong acid and base and their

ionization.

11. Demonstrate an understanding of pH by relating it to hydrogen ion concentration and

hydroxide ion concentration.

12. Describe and explain the formation and function of a buffer system.

13. Describe the relationship between energy changes and chemical processes.

14. Know , Osmosis, Suspension , Dialysis and Colloids.

15. Understand Intermolecular Forces, Reaction Rates and Equilibrium, Spontaneous and

Nonspontaneous Processes, Reaction Rates, Molecular Collisions. Energy Diagrams.

4.

Course Name General Chemistry Lab



Course Description

This Course includes experiments in chemistry to train students on the use of lab.

equipments such as electronic balance, pipete, and burette. Also includes a number of

practical experiments carried out by the student to cover the theoretical foundations such

as identification of some of the physical properties as melting point and boiling point.

We will also identify limiting reactant , estimate the molar mass and prepare standard

solutions . It would also be an introduction to organic chemistry lab. focusing primarily

on the basic concepts .

Course Aims

The objective of the general chemistry laboratory course is to become proficient in

techniques used by practicing chemist, to carry out experiments safely and carefully in

the laboratory, to obtain data accurately and to manipulate the data correctly.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Perform Safe Good Laboratory Practices

• Use Equipment/Instrumentation carefully

• Understand different concentration expressions

• Prepare solutions with different concentrations

• Accurate observation of experimental results

5.

Course Name Medical Physics Course Type College Requirement


Course Description

The course will provide the student with an introduction to the basic concepts of physics

and its relation with physical pharmacy; also it concentrates on the basic physics of

biomedical imaging, and provide a broad insight into the applications of physics in

medicine; this includes the biomechanics, bioelectricity, waves, optics, liquids and its

dynamics.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce the student to a number of applications of physics

to medicine with particular emphasis on those commonly used in the work of

pharmacists.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of physics in pharmacy and medicine.

2. Compare and contrast the medical imaging techniques that are available in a hospital

setting and explain their relative merits.

3. Describe sensing and therapeutic applications of physics in medicine.

4. Understand the following:

a. Mathematic units, relation of physics with the biological sciences.

b. Biomechanics.

c. Liquids.

d. Dynamics of fluids.

e. Bioelectricity.

f. External senses.

6.

Course Name Applied Mathematics


Course ID. BIPH 7034 Course Cr. Hrs. 3

Course Description

The course includes mathematical fundamentals as basics of calculus, matrix algebra and

differential equations, concepts of ratio and proportion, units and conversions, linear

equations in two variables, inequalities, graphical, numerical and statistical methods, and

techniques in data processing.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to equip students with the basic mathematics concepts and

techniques required in many scientific disciplines, notably pharmacy.

Course Outcomes


1. Understand various mathematical rules

2. Understand mathematical properties of a function to a real world phenomenon

3. Use various tools to organize raw data

4. Compute variability measures and correlations for a given data

5. Know statistical techniques to test a given hypothesis.

7.

Course Name Academic English Course Type College Requirement


Course Description

The course teaches the basic skills of analyzing information. Attention is given specially

to scientific thinking skills — problem solving, observation, analysis, inferencing,

interpretation, and argumentation in both reading, oral and written expression. In

addition, to designing a questionnaire and producing a report based on a problem.

This course covers also the study of research basic concepts, methods and tools used in

pharmacy and biotechnology. Students will practice and develop their listening,

speaking, reading and writing skills as well as improving their grammar, vocabulary

knowledge and pronunciation. This course will concentrate on the following specific

areas:

Essay writing & critical thinking

Reading academic texts effectively

Academic discourse, syntax and lexis

Discussion & presentation skills

Examination techniques

Listening & note-taking skills

Research methods

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to:

1. Improve students’ communicative English ability in an academic setting.

2. Provide students with the necessary skills in reading and writing to be able to

interpret and produce recognizable academic discourse.

3. Provide students with skills and strategies required to identify and source reading and

research texts appropriately

4. Provide students with the necessary listening skills to follow lectures, seminars and

small-group teaching.

5. Train students in approaching topics, issues and texts in a critical manner

Course Outcomes


1. Read and produce a range of academic genres on a range of appropriate topics;

2. Be more aware of conventions in academic reading and writing;

3. Know where to find suitable sources for your writing and know how to reference

them suitably.

4. Use grammar and vocabulary typical of academic discourse in a more accurate and

more complex manner;

5. Read, think and write in a critical manner;

6. Listen more effectively in English, in a range of situations and contexts, such as

lectures, seminars and small classes;

7. Communicate better in a range of situations and contexts, such as seminars, tutorials

and informal communication with staff and peers;

8. Be more conversant with a range of study skills which will allow you to continue to

study effectively, both in-class and independently, after the end of the program;

9. Have an awareness of key research methods and be able to carry out basic research

project.

8.

Course Name Anatomy & Physiology (1)



Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the

human body. Topics include body organization; homeostasis; cytology; histology, the

integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems and special senses.

Course Aims

1. To offer an in-depth presentation of the structure and function of the major organs

and organ systems of the human body.

2. To clarify the unique role of each organ and organ system in maintaining health and

homeostasis such as (Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system).

3. To identify the structure and functions of the distinctive cells that comprise each

major organ and when appropriate define the role of physiological functional unit in

each organ.

Course Outcomes


1. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of principle of anatomy and physiology and

their interrelationships.

2. Explain the Integration of the organ systems to maintain constancy of the internal

environment

3. Describe the components of skeletal system and the function of bones.

4. Determine the levels of skeletal muscle organization, the steps of skeletal muscle

contraction mechanism, and the factors that control muscle contraction.

5. Differentiate between the three different types of muscles by special characteristics

for each type.

6. Classify the nervous system to central and peripheral nervous system.

7. Describe the components and function each parts of central nervous system.

8. Describe the components and function each parts of autonomic nervous system.

9. Enumerate the cranial nerves by determining the origin and type of each nerve.

10. Describe the components of integumentary system and the function of skin and

appendices.

9.

Course Name Anatomy & Physiology (1) Lab



Course Description

This course is offered face-to-face (laboratory) in a laboratory setting. This course

provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. It begins with

an orientation to the body and then covers the functions of a generalized cell - the atoms

and molecules that make up organic molecules, tissues, organs, organ systems as well as

the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. We use videos, CDs, Charts,

Slides, models, etc.….

Course Aims


homeostasis such as (Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system).

2. To identify the structure and functions of the distinctive cells that comprises each

major organ and when appropriate defines the role of physiological functional unit in

each organ.

3. To analyze and justify the responses of different organs to the internal and external

changes of human body.

4. To acquire skills in applying some functional tests of different systems and

interpreting the results of those tests.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Describe the concept of diffusion and osmosis.

2. Differentiate between different parts of main tissues.

3. Describe the layers of skin

4. Describe the components of skeletal system: Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton,

Type of bones, Bone markings

5. Explain the concept of agglutination.

6. Determine the types of cellular junctions.

7. Differentiate between the three different types of muscles by special characteristics

for each type.

8. Determine Muscle names, Axial skeletal muscles and Appendicular skeletal muscle

9. Describe the components and function each parts of central nervous system.

10.

Course Name Anatomy & Physiology (2)



Course Description

This course provides a specific study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Topics include The endocrine system, the three components of circulatory system (blood,

heart. And vessels), The lymphatic and immunological system, The respiratory system,

The digestive system and metabolism, The renal system and balance of fluids and

electrolytes , and both male and female reproductive systems.

Course Aims

1. To offer an in-depth presentation of the structure and function of the major organs

and organ systems of the human body.


homeostasis such as (endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and

immunological system, respiratory system, digestive and Renal systems, and male

and female reproductive systems).

3. To analyze and justify the responses of different organs to the internal and external

changes of human body.

4.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the components of Blood and the function of each component in respiration,

defense (immunity), and homeostasis. Blood tests (CBC, Bleeding tests, Coagulation

tests, blood grouping) and explain the concept of agglutination.

2. Describe the parts of cardiovascular system and their role in distribution and drainage

of blood to and from different systems in the body.

3. Determine the role of respiratory organs in gas exchange between blood and lungs

and between air and lungs, moreover between blood and cells by explaining the

different mechanisms and factors participate in those functions and in maintaining

Acid-Base Balance.

4. Determine the role of every organ in GIT in different functions of digestive system.

5. Describe the different mechanisms of formation of urine such as filtration,

reabsorption and secretion in the functional unit of kidneys.

6. Differentiate between male and female reproductive systems structure and their role

in formation of gametes and preparation for fertilization and &reproduction. And

apply the semen analysis test and morphology of sperm.

7. Describe endocrine system and the function of hormones and apply the tests of

hormones.

11.

Course Name Anatomy & Physiology (2) Lab



Course Description

This course is offered face-to-face (laboratory) in a laboratory setting. This course

provides a specific study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system, the

three components of circulatory system (blood, heart, and vessels), The lymphatic and

immunological system, The respiratory system, The digestive system and metabolism,

The renal system and balance of fluids and electrolytes, and both male and female

reproductive systems. We use videos, CDs, Charts, Slides, models, etc.….

Course Aims

1. To acquire skills in applying some functional tests of different systems and

interpreting the results of those tests.

2. To appraise the importance of each element even each molecule in maintaining the

homeostasis.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the components of Blood and the function of each component in respiration,

defense (immunity), and homeostasis. Blood tests (CBC, Bleeding tests, Coagulation

tests, blood grouping) and explain the concept of agglutination.

2. Describe the parts of cardiovascular system and their role in distribution and drainage

of blood to and from different systems in the body. And apply the ECG and explain

the changes of ECG.

12.

Course Name Biochemistry



Course Description

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the structure of the chemical

components of living matter. The course will cover the four major classes of biological

molecules: water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. An emphasis will be

on the chemical properties and three-dimensional structure of these molecules in

relationship to their biological function. Principles of bioenergetics, the mechanisms of

enzyme action, enzyme kinetics, and the control mechanisms which regulate enzymatic

reactions will be discussed. Main biochemical concepts regarding the different metabolic

pathways of biomolecules; carbohydrates, lipids. Proteins and nucleotides.

Course Aims

1. Provide student with the foundation of the relationship between structure, function

and performance of biomolecules, biomaterials and the systems that employ them.

2. Provide a basic knowledge of the regulation of integrated metabolic pathways within

cells and tissues.

3. Clarify the other pathways that feed for glycolysis (hydrolysis of disaccharides to

monosaccharides, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis and the hexose

monophosphate shunt (HMP).

4. Clarify the following terms: glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis, and

Glycogenolysis and oxidation phosphorylation.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the structure and function of the four major classes of biological

macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids).

2. Discuss basic concepts and terminology of metabolism and bioenergetics.

3. Compare and contrast glycolysis and gluconeogenesis and the pentose phosphate

pathway.

4. Describe the catabolism of fatty acids and amino acids.

13.

Course Name Inorganic Pharmaceutical chemistry



Course Description

Lectures will discuss many of chemical topics includes: The structure of the atom,

Atomic Number, mass number, and isotopes, the periodic table, Quantum Mechanics ,

Quantum Numbers Atomic Orbitals, Electron Configuration, Lewis Dot Symbols,

Writing Lewis Structures, Formal Charge and Lewis Structure, Molecular Geometry,

valence-shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) model, Dipole Moment , Hybridization of

Atomic Orbitals, Hybridization in Molecules Containing Double and Triple Bonds,

Molecular Orbital Theory, Molecular Orbital Configurations, Delocalized Molecular

Orbitals, Intermolecular Forces, Phase Changes, Phase Diagrams, Properties of the

Transition Metals, Structure of Coordination Compounds , Bonding in Coordination

Compounds: Crystal Field Theory, Reactions of Coordination Compounds, Naming

Coordination Compounds, Applications of Coordination Compounds, Colligative

Properties of Nonelectrolyte Solutions, Colligative Properties of Electrolyte Solutions,

The Rate of a Reaction, The Rate Law, The Relation Between, Reactant Concentration

and Time, Activation Energy and Temperature Dependence of Rate Constants, Reaction

Mechanisms, Catalysis, The Three Laws of Thermodynamics, Spontaneous Processes,

Entropy, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Gibbs Free Energy, Free Energy and

Chemical Equilibrium.

Course

Aims

This course will treat some of important fundamental concepts in general chemistry as

well as inorganic chemistry that considered as the backbone for the following courses in

chemistry and pharmacy.

Course

Outcomes


1- Draw the Electron configuration in an atom according to the quantum theory.

2- Examine the role of chemical bonds and lone pairs on the geometry of a molecule in

terms of the VSEPR model.

3- determine whether a molecule possesses a dipole moment and how its measurement

can help us in the study of molecular geometry.

4- Explain the paramagnetism of the oxygen molecule according to the Molecular Orbital

Theory.

5- Consider the general characteristics of coordination compounds in terms of the nature

of ligands and also the naming of these compounds.

6- Examine the different types of intermolecular forces between molecules and between

ions and molecules, and study hydrogen bonding as a special case.

7- Understand the phase changes, or transitions among gas, liquids, and solids and

summarize them in a phase diagram.

8- Explain the Colligative properties in electrolyte solutions as well as in nonelectrolyte

ones.

9- State the three laws of thermodynamics.

10- Examine the relationship between reactant concentration and time for three types of

reactions: zero-order, first-order, and second order.

13.

Course Name Biostatistics



Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of biostatistics.

The course will explore the use of statistical methodology in designing, analyzing,

interpreting, and presenting biological experiments and observations. The will cover

descriptive statistics, elements of experimental design, probability, hypothesis testing and

statistical inference, analysis of variance, correlation, regression techniques, and non-

parametric statistical methods. Graphical and tabular displays, Simple inferential

statistics involving probability, sampling, confidence intervals and tests of significance

are presented. Concepts and rational for various methods are emphasized with use of

computer statistical software (such as Excel, SPSS) for graphs and calculations.

Course Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce the basic statistical concepts and methods

commonly used in pharmacy, medical and public health studies.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the key features of health data.

2. Present the data graphically and numerically.

3. Calculate and interpret mean, median, mode, ranges, variance, standard deviation and

confidence intervals.

4. Prepare and apply tables, graphs and charts such as histograms, scatter diagrams, pie

chart and box plot.

5. Perform statistical inference such as confidence intervals and tests of significance.

6. Describe basic principles and the practical importance of key concepts from

probability and inference, inductive versus deductive reasoning, including random

variation, systematic error, sampling error, measurement error, hypothesis testing,

type I and type II errors, and confidence bounds;

7. Make use of computer statistical software to carry out all the calculations.

14.

Course Name Methods Of Scientific Research & Applied Statistics



Course Description

This course is designed to introduce the students to a variety of topics related to the

scientific research, including: research types, components, methods, writing

requirements, and data presentation. The student will be trained on developing a research

question and objectives that are based literature review. The course will include the right

approaches for describing data, discussing results, and following the evidence to develop

conclusions that are free from speculations and incoherent theories. Part of the course

will be focused on structuring of thesis and following the standard writing techniques.

The second part will be offered in the lab, which will be focused on teaching applied

statistics principles using SPSS. This part of the course involves details of several

sampling designs, different measurement and scaling techniques and multidimensional

scaling. It will study processing and analysis of data. Sampling fundamentals, along with

the theory of estimation, parametric tests of hypotheses, and Chi-square test. Case studies

are introduced and studied in order to explain the necessity of using the aforementioned

statistical analysis techniques.

Course Aims

1. Provide students with basic skills in conducting scientific research.

2. Provide students with the scientific method in the writing of research.

3. Describe the goals of various statistical methodologies conceptually.

4. Apply statistical techniques in the context of everyday life and further studies in their

discipline.

5. Understand different sampling strategies.

6. Use descriptive statistics and graphical methods to summarize data accurately.

7. Use inferential statistics to make valid judgments based on the data available.

8. Select the appropriate course tools to analyze a particular problem.

Course Outcomes


1. Identify what is meant by scientific research, types, and stages.

2. Perform Cognitive skills (thinking and analysis).

3. Collect and analyze data.

4. Determine the research problem and goals.

5. Use quantitative methods in scientific research, Use the Internet in collecting data.

6. Discuss the basic concepts of Applied Statistics and functions and objectives,

7. Discuss the Probability distributions,

8. Discuss the Statistical distributions,

9. Learn about Estimation,

10. Implement hypothesis testing,

11. Discuss Analysis of variance.

15.

Course Name Nutrition And Health



Course Description

This course introduces the student to the discipline and profession of health education.

Students will examine the concepts of health and wellness, the determinants of health

behavior, national health status, the history of health education and health promotion.

The student will recognize health education as an important foundation for population-

based health care.

Course Aims

1. Provides an opportunity for students to explore, apply and critique the theoretical

foundations of health education and to learn how to apply in varied health education

and promotion settings.

2. Analyze and critically discuss the concepts of health and wellness, the determinants

of health behavior derived from theories

Course Outcomes


1. Identify the definitions, concepts, dimensions, determinants and dynamics of health

and wellness that influence personal health, community health and the quality of life.

2. Recognize the historic context for the developments in health education, health

promotion and disease prevention.

3. Examine health issues addressed through health education and health promotion.

4. Identify and utilize resources for reliable health data.

5. Describe cultural, social, economic, and political influences on health decision-

making.

6. Identify principles of learning, theories, and models as they apply to health education

and health promotion

7. Develop the skills necessary for community assessment, planning, implementing,

and evaluating health education and health promotion programs for diverse

populations as entry level public health professionals.

8. Participate in learning experiences that reflect the responsibilities and competencies

of the entry-level health educators.

16.

Course Name Pathophysiology Course Type College Requirement


Course Description

This course provides students with a sound understanding of how physiological systems

function in health and disease and to provide an appreciation of the significance of

various disease states in terms of symptoms, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, risk

factors and prevention strategies. Emphasis will be made on understanding the functional

changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease (pathophysiology) and on the

physiological and biochemical basis of current and possible future therapies.

Course Aims

1. Describe the basic concepts of path-physiology at the cellular level related to injury,

the self-defense mechanism, mutation, and cellular proliferation.

2. Outline basic pathological factors that influence the disease process.

3. Outline the various pathological processes related to the targeted body systems

Describe the impact and abnormal functions upon the organ(s) associated with the

disease process of targeted body systems.

4. Describe clinical manifestations associated with the diseased organ(s)

5. Develop basic critical thinking skills that correlate the abnormal functions of body

systems with the disease process.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate basic knowledge in the

following:

1. Common disease categories and terminology.

2. Common diagnostic methodology.

3. Clinical characteristics and effects of inflammation.

4. Basic immunology, hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders.

5. Path-genicity, epidemiology, and control of infectious diseases.

6. Pathogenesis of congenital and genetic disorders.

7. Etiology and diagnosis of neoplastic diseases.

8. Pathogenesis of cardiovascular and circulatory diseases.

9. Pathogenesis of lymphatic disorders.

10. Etiology and pathogenesis of pulmonary diseases.

11. Pathogenesis and treatment of reproductive disorders.

12. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs.

13. Basic endocrinology and endocrine disorders.

14. Types and pathogenesis of neurologic diseases.

15. Disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

16. Diseases of the urinary and renal systems.

17. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid/base imbalances.

18. Research and reporting on selected medical disorders.

17.

Course Name Molecular Genetics and Gene Therapy



Course Description

This course involves a wide range of new disease therapies such as simple protein

replacement therapy, gene augmentation therapy, antisense therapy, Triple helix (triplex)

technology, Ribozymes , stem cells therapy and new cancer therapies, some are

applicable to microbial, inherited and acquired disease while other therapies to be

described are still at the clinical trials stage and are not yet available for patient

Course Aims

The course aims at introducing students to a new and developing science which involves

recombinant DNA technology, protein production and purification, molecular biology

and biotechnology.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students will able to:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recent developments in molecular

therapeutics research specifically in the areas of G protein-coupled receptors,

transcription factors and molecular drug development.

2. Critically discuss the contribution that recent advances in molecular therapeutics have

made (or may make in the future) to human health specifically in the areas of G-

protein-coupled receptors, transcription factors and molecular drug development.

3. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recent developments in molecular

therapeutics research specifically in the treatment of cancer, immune diseases and

pain.

4. Critically discuss the contribution that recent advances in molecular therapeutics have

made (or may make in the future) to human health specifically in the treatment of

cancer, immune diseases and pain.

5. Deduce the structure of DNA and the mechanism of its replication.

6. Correlate the DNA structure to its function.

7. Correlate the protein-DNA interaction to DNA replication and gene expression.

8. Predict the consequences of various types of mutations on gene expression and

organism's viability.

18.

Course Name Introduction To Pharmacy

Course Type Specialty Requirement


Course Description

This course explores the profession of pharmacy and biotechnology and their

evolution. The course will evaluate and discuss the role of pharmacists and pharmacy

and biotechnology practice as they relate to patient care, other health professionals, and

roles in Palestinian health care issues. The concept of professionalism and biotechnology

will be explored and reflected upon during the course. Students also review employment

and careers in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries.

Course Aims

This course aimed to provide students a thorough introduction to the practice of

pharmacy and biotechnology and role of Arabs on pharmacy and pharmaceutical

technology.

Course Outcomes


1. Explain the scope, concepts, history and terminology of pharmacy and

biotechnology;

2. Investigate and explain current events and advances in pharmacy and biotechnology;

3. Explore career opportunities in pharmacy and biotechnology;

4. Provide an overview of pharmacy and biotechnology; practice and the health care

system;

5. Name key pharmacy and biotechnology organizations ;

6. Delineate the roles and duties of pharmacists in different settings;

7. know the effect of Arabs on pharmacy and pharmaceutical technology;

19.

Course Name Pharmaceutical & Medical Terminology



Course Description

The course is an introduction to the actual terminology used in pharmaceutical sciences

and practice including medicine and practical pharmacy. The linguistic components of

the technical terms - mainly from Latin and Greek - are explained and also the different

terminology of the Arabic and European pharmacopoeias, as well as details concerning

medical prescriptions and all aspects of practical work in pharmacy.

Course Aims

The course aims at providing the students with important medical terms that would help

them understanding all medical, Pharmaceutical and biotechnology.

Course Outcomes


1. Recognize the difference between root, prefix and suffix of a pharmaceutical and

medical terminology, in order to be able to understand different pharmaceutical

terms.

2. Identify the different sources of information (e.g. pharmacopeia, textbooks, internet,

etc.).

3. Identify different pharmacy careers.

4. Recognize the different parts and types of prescriptions.

5. Specify the different routes of administration.

6. Numerate and define different types of dosage forms (oral, rectal, parental and

systemic).

7. Define different dosage forms used for different routes of administration.

20.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry



Course Description

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the fundamental concepts

and applications of volumetric analysis based on acid-base, precipitation, complex

formation, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Also the principles of analytical

measurements including the fundamental principles of qualitative and quantitative

analysis and data analysis. Therefore three major Parts of the course follow the brief

introduction in the Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry.

Part I Covers the data handling of analytical chemistry.

Part II Covers the principles and application of chemical equilibrium systems in

quantitative analysis.

Part III Brings together several chapters dealing with classical gravimetric and

volumetric analytical chemistry

Course Aims

The aims of this course are to provide students with basic classical analytical techniques

for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Course Outcomes


1. Know all branches of chemistry draw on the ideas and techniques of analytical

chemistry.

2. Teach the principles and methods of practical analytical chemistry.

3. Understand and be able to apply the fundamental principles of analytical chemistry.

4. Recognize the introduction in practical analytical chemistry, which is the scope of

quantitative chemical analysis, Steps in a chemical analysis. Sampling,

standardization, calibration.

5. Demonstrate understanding of treatment of analytical data. Errors in chemical

analysis. Systematic errors. Random errors. Reliability of results.

6. Competently undertake Chemical Equilibria in Homogeneous Solutions, Acid-Base

Equilibria, Complexation Equilibria, Oxidation-Reduction Equilibria, Chemical

Equilibria in Heterogeneous Solutions, and Solid-Liquid Equilibria.

21.

Course Name Botany



Course Description

The course covers the basic concept of Pharmaceutical Botany; Presentation of

morphological knowledge of medicinal plants. Morphological properties of herbal tissues

and their application in plant identification will be studied. Principles, morphological

properties of root, stem, leaves, flower, inflorescence, fruit and seed, identification keys

and use of identification keys.

This course covers also the botanical classification of algae, fungi, lichen, bryophyte,

ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, and characteristics of more than forty important

families and related medicinal plants.

Course Aims

1. Provide students with the fundamentals of general and special botany with special

emphasis on medicinal plants.

2. Provide theoretical training for botanical knowledge of plant and fungal drugs,

particularly those that have medicinal interest.

3. Help students become better informed regarding the role of plants in the environment

and the use of plants by humans.

4. Make students aware of changing technologies in science and the responsibilities and

ethical decisions that comes with the use of various technologies.

Course Outcomes


1. Explain the basic concepts of botany;

2. Define and compare the types and roles of plant tissues;

3. Define the morphological and anatomical characteristics of vegetative and generative

plant organs;

4. Describe the functions of plant organs;

5. Differentiate and identify the species of selected families with special emphasis on

medicinal plant species;

22.

Course Name Botany Lab



Course Description

This course will provide students with the experimental expertise of basic morphological

and microscopic observation and anatomical techniques for medicinal plants,

including morphologic and microscopic characteristics of plant cells, plant tissues and

plant organs, algae, fungi, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, etc.

Course Aims

1. Describe and presentation of morphological knowledge of medicinal plants.

2. Discuss the morphological properties of herbal tissues and their application in plant

identification.

3. Explain the important families are highlighted, especially those that have yielded

many, or very important, botanical drugs.

Course Outcomes


1. Recall biological facts, terms, concepts and Principles as well as some biological

techniques.

2. Explain the basic of microscopically characters of different plants as well as their

taxonomical features;

3. Understanding of the importance of herbaria and the importance of Pharmacy

herbarium.

4. Perform microscopic analysis of plant tissues and organs. Natives with reference to

their Pharmaceutical importance.

5. Provide laboratory training for botanical knowledge of plant and fungal drugs,

particularly those that have medicinal interest.

23.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (1)



Course Description

This course covers the following classes of compounds with regard to IUPAC

nomenclature, nature of bond, polarity, strengths, pKa, etc. sources, methods of

preparation, structure and physical properties(Structure property relationships), and

general reactions: the Aliphatic Compounds Including Alicyclic: Hydrocarbons, halogen

alcohols, ethers, thiols and thioethers, carbonyl and thiocarbonyl compounds, Amines,

imines, amides, nitro, Sulphoxides and sulphones. Also it will cover Aromatic

Compounds, and Combination functional and Multiple functional groups and property

changes. This course cover the fundamentals of organic chemistry which will establish

student for other organic chemistry related courses such as organic chemistry 2,

Phytochemistry and Pharmacology. The course covers the following topics: the basic

concepts of bonding and molecular structure, Polar Covalent Bonds; Acids and Bases,

Chemistry of Saturated hydrocarbons: Alkanes and Their Stereochemistry, Cycloalkanes

and Their Stereochemistry and conformation, Stereochemistry at Tetrahedral Centers, An

Overview of Organic Reactions, Alkenes and Alkynes, the chemistry of Alkyl halides,

their important reactions Nucleophilic Substitutions (SN1, SN2) and Eliminations (E1,

E2) reactions. Alcohols and Phenols and their reactions. And Thiols, Ethers and Sulfides.

Course Aims

1. To introduce students to the basic concepts in organic pharmaceutical chemistry.

2. To integrate pharmaceutical applications into basic organic chemistry.

Course Outcomes


1. Illuminate relevance & significance of Organic Chemistry to Pharmaceutical

Sciences.

2. Clarify basic principles concepts of organic chemistry.

3. Explain basic functional groups & IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compounds.

4. Confirm of purity of pharmaceutical organic compounds

5. Clarify Isomerism & apply that knowledge in understanding the Structure Property

Relationship.

6.

24.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (1) Lab



Course Description

This course experiments included to fit in with the theoretical part of the general

chemistry Course, and this course requires nine practical experiments covers the

following topics: Determine the empirical formula, determine the formula of hydrated

salts, limiting reactants, solubility and descriptive analysis and quantitative analysis, such

as general scheme for testing of cations and anions, study concepts of Titration process

using indicators.

Course Aims

1. To promote proper laboratory practices and report preparation

2. Become proficient at handling chemicals and using laboratory equipment.

3. Reinforce material presented in the General Chemistry I recitation course.

4. Instruct the student in accurate and professional record-keeping.

Course Outcomes


1. Know location of safety equipment, be familiar with emergency procedures and

proper laboratory attire.

2. Understand laboratory report format and grading criteria.

3. Use skills to assist in report preparation.

4. Learn about data limitations and experimental uncertainties.

5. Handle acids, bases, flammable and toxic substances.

6. Proper use of balances, burets, Bunsen burners, various types of glassware, stands

and clamps.

7. Perform experiments on temperature and density measurements.

8. Perform experiments illustrating stoichiometry and chemical reactions.

9. Perform experiments related to gas laws, thermochemical concepts, and molecular

structure.

25.

Course Name Physical Pharmacy (1)



Course Description

The course Physical Pharmacy I was designed to provide the students with a wide

background in physical pharmaceutical principles essential for their pharmacy study in

the next years. The course also presents basic understanding of types of disperse systems

and methods of their preparation and assessment.

Course Aims

The course aims at introducing important pharmacy-related physical principles in areas

such as states of matter, phase equilibrium and phase rule, solutions of non-electrolytes,

adsorption, solubility, buffers and isotonic solutions and rheology.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students acquire the following:

1. Physical principles of states of matter and phase rule.

2. A basic understanding of physical properties of solutions, buffers, isotoninicity,

disperse systems and rheology.

3. A basic understanding of physicochemical properties of drugs including solubility,

distribution, adsorption, and stability.

4. A basic knowledge of pharmaceutical suspensions and colloids.

5. A basic understanding of the pharmaceutical applications of various physical

principles such as lyophilization, aerosols, condensed systems, and phase diagram.

6. Able to apply information regarding physical principles in deigning dosage forms.

7. Able to solve problems related to states of matter, concentration expression, buffers

and isotonic solutions.

8. Able to recognize basic rules and equations regarding physical principles essential for

pharmaceutical applications.

9. Able to choose rationally the adjuvants used for delivery and in formulation of

biologically active molecules.

10. Able to Calculate and adjust dosage and dose regimen of medication.

26.

Course Name Physical Pharmacy Lab



Course Description

A practical course in physical pharmacy focusing on observing physio chemical

phenomena at work in pharmaceutical dosage forms and systems

Course Aims

1. To provide students with the practical laboratory skills of physical pharmacy.

2. To demonstrate the effect of the physio-chemical properties phenomena on

pharmaceutical systems.

3. To addressing the calculations problems encountered in pharmacy practice.

4. To clarify theoretical concepts learned in Physical Pharmacy

Course Outcomes


1. Know the general laboratory safety and basic techniques.

2. Develop the ability to suggest suitable techniques to evaluate some physicochemical

properties of drug molecules and dosage forms.

3. Learn the use of basic instruments analysis and measurement instruments

(Spectrophotometer, analytical balance, etc.).

4. Perform compounding, packing, labeling and dispensing of disperse systems

accurately and safely.

5. Operate different pharmaceutical laboratory instruments used in determining various

physical properties such as surface tension, viscosity, adsorption and solubility.

6. Perform skillfully some laboratory processes needed in pharmacy practice as

determination of physical properties of solution and suspensions.

7. Perform calculations pertaining to the quantity of a dose, the dosage regimen, and the

supply of medication required for the prescribed period.

8. Employ proper documentation and drug filling system.

27.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Biotechnology



Course Description

The course exposes students to various topics in biotechnology, including the

pharmacist’s role in biotechnology, criteria for regulatory approval for biotechnology

drugs, technology in genetic engineering and its application to pharmacy and tissue

culture. The following keywords can be used as an indication of the kinds of issues that

will be addressed: metabolism and conversion of energy; enzyme catalysis; the processes

from DNA via RNA to protein; mutations and mutants; recombinant DNA technology,

exchange of DNA between cells; 'omics technologies; applications in industry,

environmental biotechnology, medicine and agriculture; Students will also be exposed to

methods in producing commercial products using fermentation biotechnology. This

course will also discuss the clinical, epidemiological, economical and ethical aspects of

the use of biotechnological drugs.

Course Aims

1. To understand the various techniques in biotechnology and their applications in the

manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and biomedical research

2. To gain knowledge in some of the physicochemical properties, pharmacology and the

formulation of commonly used biopharmaceuticals

3. To understand the principles of the mechanism of some biotechnologically derived

diagnostic aids/tests

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the composition and technology of biopharmaceutical drug production, and

development and use of the gene therapy, students will expand their practical

knowledge and understanding of therapeutically effects as well as of undesired side

effects of biopharmaceuticals.

2. Explain the components of, and challenges in development of biologicals and drugs

in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

3. Describe approved biotech products, e.g., indications, advantages, disease impact, &

product limits, & status of pipeline products, e.g., development issues.

4. Describe organization & processes in biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry for

their operations and research and development.

5. Understand the ethical consequences of the developments in biotechnology

6. Describe the product launch of new products and their usage challenges, e.g., impact

in health care systems, translation of product’s attributes to marketing and clinical

usage, pharmaceutical marketing.

28.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology



Course Description

This course covers the general study of microbiology and its relevance to pharmacy.

Topics covered; introduction to microbiology including history and its need in pharmacy,

general principals of microbial concepts including terminology, host parasite

relationship and normal flora, pathogenicity of microorganisms, principals of infectious

disease, bacterial structure and classification, bacterial growth, metabolism and its

genetics, important pathogenic bacteria and mechanisms of disease production, fungi,

protozoa and helminthes, and virology. Also, antiseptics, antibiotics, disinfectant and

sterilization techniques will be covered and immunology is offered in order to prepare the

students for better understanding of drug pharmacokinetics and disease processes.

Course Aims

1. Gives the students the sufficient information about the life of microorganisms and its

relation with our life.

2. Introduces the students to the application of microbiology in different fields of

pharmacy practice.

3. Study of infections and identification of the responsible microbes.

Course Outcomes


1. Identify and recognize the various forms of bacteria and fungi morphologically –

hence a selection of illustration with different microbes as regards staining, growth

requirements, isolation and cultivation.

2. Demonstrate biochemical reactions and phase of growth of bacteria in various

environments.

3. Apply basic knowledge on microbes to develop fully of information available so as

to understand infections and contamination of tissue/system and materials

respectively.

4. Select microorganisms which show antibiotic activity and fully characterize for

further studies and development.

5. Detect such substances either of natural or synthetic sources as antimicrobial agents

and to clarify their respective preservative, antiseptics, antibiotics or disinfectant.

6. Recognize immune response, immunological products and various levels of body

responses to infection.

7. Identify basic information on fungi, protozoa and helminthes, and virology.

29.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Immunology Lab



Course Description

The course will cover all fields of microscopes and microscopy light spectrum, resolving

power and magnification power; microscopes: light and electron microscopes.

This course provides the Methodology of microbiology: isolation, handling and

preservation of microorganisms, microscopy, staining, aseptic technique, culture media,

chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, quantification, and laboratory safety will be

discussed and also practiced in the laboratory. The course will cover mechanisms of

staining; positive and negative staining; simple, differential and special staining

techniques. cultivation of microorganisms: nutritional requirements - physical and

gaseous requirements; media used for cultivation microorganisms: chemically defined

media, complex media, anaerobic growth media, selective and differential media;

enriched culture; anaerobic culture method; pure culture techniques, characterization of

microorganisms: their morphological characteristics; nutritional and cultural

characteristics, metabolic characteristics, antigenic characteristics, pathogenic

characteristics, genetic characteristics.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to implement basic laboratory techniques of working with

microorganisms, Laboratory instruction in the collection of specimens, microscopic

preparation and examination, cultivation of bacteria, culture and stain techniques,

identification techniques, antimicrobial safety measures, and quality control procedures.

Course Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Outcomes 1. Establish the system in the microbiology laboratory.

2. Define the equipment.

3. Perform the culture techniques.

4. Perform the staining techniques.

5. Discuss the define tests of bacterial infections.

6. Apply the bacterial identification tests.

7. Explain to take the throat culture.

8. Discuss the define tests of fungal infections.

9. Apply the fungal identification tests.

10. Explain to take the fungal culture.

11. Correlate the microbiological tests of pharmaceutic products.

12. Apply the microbiological tests of pharmaceutic products.

13. Summarize the serological tests.

14. Apply the blood screen tests.

30.

Course Name Physical Pharmacy (2)



Course Description

This course covers; Surfactants, dispersed systems (Classification of colloids, Colloid

stability), Emulsions (Stability of o/w and w/o emulsions, HLB system, Multiple

emulsions, Micro emulsions, Biopharmaceutical aspects of emulsions, The rheology of

emulsions), Suspensions; Stability of suspensions, Aspects of suspension stability,

Suspension rheology, Non aqueous suspensions, Pharmaceutical polymers and

macromolecules, Drug absorption and routes of administration.

Course Aims

1. To aid the students in their attempt to predict properties of some surfactants those are

commonly used in pharmacy.

2. To introduce the process of solubilisation of water-insoluble compounds by

surfactant micelles and its applications in pharmacy

3. To provide a broad based knowledge about dispersion systems (emulsions,

suspensions and aerosols used in pharmacy)

4. To provide the basis for understanding the stability of dispersion systems.

5. To introduce the structures and the properties of some typical polymers used in

pharmacy and medicine.

6. To provide a broad based knowledge about the structure and function of biological

membranes and understanding the factors influencing the transport of drugs through

them.

7. To introduce the classifications of dosage forms and administration routes in relation

with therapeutic outcomes.

Course Outcomes


1. Discuss the properties of some surfactants that are commonly used in pharmacy.

2. Understand some of the factors that influence adsorption onto solid surfaces.

3. Examine the properties of liquid crystals and surfactant vesicles.

4. Discuss the process of solubilisation of water-insoluble compounds by surfactant

micelles and its applications in pharmacy.

5. Identify the variety of emulsions, suspensions and aerosols used in pharmacy.

6. Discuss what contributes to their stability.

7. Examine the elements of colloid stability theory and see how these assist the design

of formulations.

8. Discuss the variety of structures formed by polymers and the properties of polymers

in solution.

9. Look at the structure and properties of some typical polymers used in pharmacy and

medicine.

10. Explain some of the many applications of polymers in the fabrication of drug delivery

devices.

11. Review the structure and function of biological membranes and discuss the factors

influencing the transport of drugs through them.

12. Summarize the special features of a number of routes for drug administration either

for systemic or local action.

31.

Course Name Physical Pharmacy (2) Lab



Course Description

This course covers experiments that employ fundamental principles of physical

pharmacy as partition coefficient determination, improving drug solubility using different

methods as micellar solubilization and determining the stability of pharmaceutical

preparation as suspension and emulsion. It would also be an introduction to the

pharmaceutics lab focusing primarily on the basic concepts.

Course Aims

1. To provide students with the practical laboratory skills of physical pharmacy 2.

2. To demonstrate the effect of the physio-chemical properties phenomena on

pharmaceutical systems.

3. To clarify theoretical concepts learned in Physical Pharmacy 2.

Course Outcomes



2. Develop the ability to suggest suitable techniques to evaluate some physicochemical

properties of drug molecules and dosage forms.

3. Explain the role of surfactants, interfacial phenomenon and thermodynamics.

4. Describe the flow behavior of fluids and concept of complexation.

5. Analyze the chemical stability tests of various drug products.

32.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (2)



Course Description

This course is a continuation of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 1 , it covers the

aromatic compounds – Benzene, structure and reactivity, Aromaticity, Nomenclature,

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution and their mechanism, The Friedel–Crafts Alkylation

and Acylation, Nucleophilic reactions. Aldehydes and Ketones, structure, reactivity,

nomenclature, Nucleophilic addition of hydride, formation of hydrates and acetals,

formation of thioacetals, formation of imines and enamines, a-Substitution reactions,

Keto-enol tautomerism, Reactivity of enols, Acidity of -hydrogen atoms: enolate ion

formation, the aldol condensation reaction. Carboxylic acids and derivative; structure,

reactivity and nomenclature, Nucleophilic substitution reactions of carboxylic acids, -

Substitution reactions of carboxylic acid. The Claisen condensation reaction. Amines,

structure, reactivity, nomenclature, biological importance of amines and their reactions.

Heterocyclic compounds 5 and 6 member ring, such as pyridine, pyrrole, furan and

thiophene, imidazole, oxazole, diazines, pyrazole, isoxazole, synthesis of some 5 and 6

member ring.

Course Aims

The main goal of this course is to provide student with:

1. The concept of aromaticity, difference between aromatic and nonaromatic compound,

benzene, the electrophilic substitution reactions of benzene their mechanism and

some major reaction of aromatic compounds.

2. Aldehydes and ketones and their complete chemistry. Know Carboxylic acids and

their derivatives, their reactivity and reactions.

3. Amines and their chemistry and biological importance.

4. Introduce student for Heterocyclic chemistry and the different groups of this family

and their use in pharmaceutical industry.

Course Outcomes


1. Understand aromaticity and differentiate between aromatic and non-aromatic

compounds.

2. Understand the different reactions of aromatic compounds

3. Electrophilic Substitution reactions

4. Know aldehydes and ketones the chemical difference between them their physical

and chemical properties.

5. Describe Keto-enol tautomerism, Reactivity of enols, Acidity of a-hydrogen atoms:

enolate ion formation, the aldol condensation reaction.

6. Understand Carboxylic Acids and their reactivity and complete chemistry.

7. Know Nucleophilic substitution reactions of carboxylic acids.

8. Understand Amines, structure, reactivity, nomenclature, biological importance of

amines and their reactions.

9. Discuss Heterocyclic compounds 5 and 6 member ring, such as pyridine, pyrrole,

furan and thiophene, imidazole, oxazole, diazines, pyrazole, isoxazole, synthesis of

some 5 and 6 member ring.

33.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry (2) Lab



Course Description

This course gives Introduction to the methods of qualitative organic analysis,including

the use of chromatographic technique, And the course covering certain areas of organic

chemistry in more detail with special emphasis on the mechanisms and the synthetic

applications of organic reactions. Also chemical analysis on functional groups. Various

reactions including nucleophilic substitution, dehydration, and oxidation will be used to

synthesize new compounds from starting materials. Students will be given the

opportunity to work on two projects in the lab. Working with a partner in a 2-part

experiment. Each student will also design a synthetic experiment on their own, using

knowledge they have gained throughout the pharmaceutical organic chemistry courses.

The purpose of this experiment is for the student to create a hypothesis and to see if their

hypothesis will be supported experimentally. After running their experiment, the student

will be able to run another experiment that hopefully improves upon their first

experiment to give them more information about their original hypothesis.

Course Aims

1. Relate to and support topics covered in the organic chemistry lecture course;

2. Acquaint the student with the tools used in the chemical laboratory for synthesis,

purification, separation, and analysis of organic compounds;

3. Instruct the students in the safe – both personally and environmentally – handling of

chemicals and lab glassware, equipment setup and conduct of laboratory experiments;

and

4. Instruct the student in accurate and professional record-keeping.

Course Outcomes


1. Demonstrate the nomenclature and behavior of organic functional groups through

reactions and functional group analysis.

2. Utilize a variety of traditional organic laboratory techniques such as TLC (Thin Layer

Chromatography), column chromatography, extraction, and fractional distillation will

also be used.

3. Identify two unknown compounds from physical property data (melting points,

boiling points, functional group analysis) and acid-base reaction chemistry.

34.

Course Name Phytotherapy



Course Description

•This course is complimentary part for phytochemistry and pharmacognosy. It gives

basic idea about treatment using medicinal plants or what is known as phytotherapy. It

includes: definition of phytotherapy, terminology; historical background, available

dosage forms in the market, toxicity, precautions, regulations and legalization.

•Scientific evidence ascertaining some remedies or practices used in phytotherapy is

discussed, in addition to herb-herb interaction and herb- drug interaction.

•Introduce clinical cases with patient seeking for advice about the herbal medicine

efficacy, toxicity and precautions.

Course Aims

• Give an overview about alternative/ complementary medicine.

• Be able to briefly describe the general history of herbal medicine.

• Be able to list common dosage forms of herbal preparations.

• Be able to recite some of the types of phytochemicals found in herbs.

• List popular herbal medicines and other nutraceticals according to their

intended use.

• Outline activity, mechanism of action, clinical applications, side effects and

contraindications of selected herbals.

Course Outcomes


1. Communicate with patient introduced to community pharmacy asking for the

potential use of herbs in order to provide efficient patient education to encourage or

discourage the use of a certain herb and the right way it should be taken.

35.

Course Name Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics (1)



Course Description

This course study the principles of Biopharmaceutics this includes the diffusion of drugs

through the biological membranes and the routes of drug administration with Emphasis

to the factors affecting the release and absorption of drugs.

Course Aims

Introduce the concept of Biopharmaceutics through the plasma-concentration versus time

curve and indicate the fundamental pharmacokinetic parameters and give good

knowledge about the routes of drugs administration with the influence of the

physicochemical, technological and physiological factors affecting the drugs absorption.

Course Outcomes


CHAPTER 1: Introduction; Definitions; Passage of drugs across the biological

membrane; Absorption mechanisms. Passive Diffusion. Factors affecting the passive

Diffusion.

CHAPTER 2: Factors affecting the absorption: Factors depending on the characteristics

of drugs, Factors affecting the membrane. Specialized Transport, Pinocytosis, ion pairs.

CHAPTER 3: Routs of Drug's Administration. Oral rout of Drug Administration; Buccal

and Sublingual administration.

CHAPTER 4: Gastric Absorption. Intestinal Absorption. Factors affecting the gastro -

intestinal Absorption.

CHAPTER 5: Rectal Absorption. Rectal dosage forms. ADVANTAGES AND

DISADVANAGES. Therapeutic uses. Factors affecting the rectal Absorption.

CHAPTER 6: The Parenteral Route of Administration. Advantage and disadvantages.

Intra muscular administration (I.M). Steps and kinetics of Absorption. Factors affecting

the I.M Absorption.

CHAPTER 7: Subcutaneous Administration (S.C): Steps of Absorption. I.V.: Advantage

and disadvantages. Manners of administration (Bolus, perfusion).

CHAPTER 8: The Intranasal routes, classes of medicinal agents are applied by this route,

factors affecting the utility of this route.

CHAPTER 9: Pulmonary route of Administration. Advantages and disadvantages.

Dosage forms. Deposition of aerosols in the Respiratory tract. Factors affecting the

deposition. Factors affecting the Pulmonary Absorption.

CHAPTER 10: The Ocular Route of Administration. Advantages and disadvantages.

Factors affecting ocular absorption. Mechanism of Absorption.

CHAPTER 11: Percutaneous Administration. Advantages. Dermatological Preparations.

Stages of Percutaneous Absorption. Factors affecting the Percutaneous Absorption.

Penetrating Enhancer. TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEMS (TTS).

CHAPTER 12: Vaginal Administration, characteristic of vaginal membrane. VAGINAL

DESORDERS, DOSAGE FORMS, FACTORS INFLUENCING VAGINAL

ABSORPTION. The Ear Administration. Pharmaceutical forms. Factors affecting the

drugs action in the ear.

36.

Course Name Pharmaceutics (1)



Course Description

This course covers information resources in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and

drug literature. It provides a complete idea on prescription, posology, compatibility and

the basic principles of compounding and dispensing of drug delivery systems. It provides

basic information about classification, definition and route of administration, general

advantages, disadvantages and formulation of pharmaceutical solutions for oral

administration, pharmaceutical disperse systems (suspensions, emulsions, creams,

ointments, pastes, lotions, gels and related formulations), vaginal and rectal dosage

forms, and respiratory dosage forms.

Course Aims

To introduce students to, and provide a broad based knowledge and understanding of:

1. The types and uses of pharmaceutical solutions as oral drug delivery systems.

2. The advantages and disadvantages of pharmaceutical solutions as oral drug delivery

systems.

3. The formulation considerations for orally administered pharmaceutical solutions.

4. The physical stability of pharmaceutical disperse systems.

5. The advantages and disadvantages pharmaceutical disperse systems.

6. Formulation considerations for pharmaceutical disperse systems.

7. Considerations for the manufacture of pharmaceutical disperse systems.

8. Description of rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage forms and the rationale for their

use.

9. Formulation strategies for suppositories, pessaries and related products that are

specifically designed for administration to the rectum or vagina.

10. The advantages and disadvantages of rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage forms.

11. Considerations for the manufacture of rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage forms.

Course Outcomes


1. Define the various types of oral and topical liquid dosage forms.

2. List the advantages and disadvantages of using liquid dosage forms in

extemporaneous compounded prescriptions and in patient therapy.

3. Compare and contrast the different pharmaceutical solutions for oral drug delivery

systems.

4. Evaluate and select a proper solvent and delivery system for a given solute, purpose,

and/or patient population.

5. Differentiate between the various types of pharmaceutical disperse systems on the

basis of physical and chemical properties.

6. Describe the methods to incorporate (an) active ingredient(s) into pharmaceutical

disperse systems.

7. Explain the difference between different pharmaceutical disperse systems.

8. List advantages and disadvantages of administering drugs in pharmaceutical disperse

systems.

9. Compare and contrast rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage forms in terms of

physical appearance, size, and shape.

10. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage

forms.

11. Identify and explain physiologic factors that influence the drug absorption from

rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage forms.

12. Describe the methods of rectal, vaginal and respiratory dosage forms preparation.

13. Generate a listing of key counseling points a pharmacist should share with the patient

prescribed a drug in a suppository/insert/stick drug delivery system.

37.

Course Name Pharmaceutics (1) Lab



Course Description

This course is intended for pharmacy student to learn the steps and line upon which the

pre-formulation processing of pharmaceutical dosage form. This course includes general

preparation of non-sterile Semisolid and liquid pharmaceutical dosage forms for topical

and oral use. Study of dosage forms, advantages and disadvantages, uses, storage and

packaging of pharmaceutical products.

Course Aims

1. Provide the students with the practical experience relating to drug dosage forms,

labeling, procedures, packaging, pharmaceutical calculations. And documentation.

2. Introduce the basic Principles of pharmaceutical dosage form design, List common

formulas for each dosage form and their different uses.

Course Outcomes


1. Formulate and evaluate variant semisolid dosage forms as creams, ointments, Vics,

Gels, pastes, suppositories and liquid dosage forms as syrup.

2. Design any basic semisolid formula with efficient use of resources and time.

3. Distinguish variant dosage forms according to its basic formula linked with formula

specificity to its proper medicinal use.

4. Evaluate preparations according to Quality control parameters.

5. Define the quality control parameters for each dosage form.

6. Identify and differentiate between various solid and liquid dosage forms for oral and

topical use.

7. Describe of various solid and liquid dosage forms for oral and topical use.

8. Recognize specific uses for various solid and liquid dosage forms for oral and topical

use.

9. Describe the different storage requirements of various classifications of

pharmaceuticals.

10. Select proper containers for packaging of pharmaceutical preparations.

11. Properly compound, label and document solid and liquid pharmaceutical products,

and track any mistake during compounding and how to deal with it.

38.

Course Name Pharmaceutical & Medical Chemistry (1)



Course Description

The course gives the student basic knowledge of understanding the chemistry (as well as

introduction to pharmaceutical chemistry, the history of drugs, drug sources,

nomenclature and Classification, Physicochemical properties: Solubility of drugs.

The course gives covers also Chemical properties: Chemical bonding in drug and

receptor interactions, Steric factors, Drug metabolism: Phase I reactions, Drug

metabolism: Phase II reactions, Structure-activity relationships, New drug development,

Designing and synthesis

Course Aims

1. Provide students with a complex understanding of drug chemistry.

2. Study the drugs from the point of view of their rational selection and preparation,

quality criteria, structure-affinity/activity- and structure metabolism relationships

yielding a certain pharmacodynamics /pharmacokinetic as well as therapeutic profile.

3. Introduce drug discovery and development, physicochemical properties of drug-like

molecules, ligand-receptor interactions, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and

pharmacodynamics, selected specific therapeutic groups.


Outcomes 1. Describe the role and objectives of Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry within

Pharmaceutical Sciences.

2. Recognize the physicochemical properties of different drug molecules based on

knowing the typical functional groups present in drug molecules.

3. Define different phases of drug discovery and development, know different sources

of lead compounds, and understand the prodrug concept for drug development.

4. Define and understand the pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamics

phase of drug action, therapeutic use, and adverse effects.

5. Describe the differences between phase I, II, and III of clinical trials, and know the

criteria for drugs approval.

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Course Name Pharmaceutical & Medical Chemistry (1) Lab



Course Description

The laboratory section of this course is designed to provide the pharmacy student with a

forum in which they can apply theoretical principles described in the lecture portion of

the course to situations they will encounter as a pharmacist and/or pharmaceutical

scientist.

Course Aims

1. To provide students with the practical laboratory skills of Pharmaceutical and

medicinal chemistry.

2. To demonstrate the effect of the different synthetic methodology.

3. To clarify theoretical concepts of chemical synthesis of drug molecules.

4. To give the students experience in handling and proper usage of laboratory glassware,

equipment, and chemicals.

Course Outcomes



2. Develop the ability to suggest suitable techniques to synthesis different drug

molecules.

3. Interpret scientific data and make sound scientific conclusions.

4. Conduct chemical reactions within medicinal chemistry context this includes:

a. How to set up chemical instruments and tools in an experiment.

b. How to mix reactants, solvents and reagents within experimental context.

c. How to isolate and purify reaction products through (not limited to)

chromatography, crystallization, distillation.

d. Identification and characterization of the final products through standard

chemical.

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Course Description

The course is a continuation of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry I. The course covering the

following general properties of the drugs effecting on central nervous system and

general anesthetic drugs Sedative and hypnotics Tranquilizers, Neuroleptics,

Antidepressants: Tricyclic Antidepressants: MAO Inhibitors, Antidepressants: Serotonin

reuptake inhibitors, Psychomimetics, analeptics, Skeletal muscle relaxants,

Antiepileptic’s, Narcotic analgesics, Antitussive-expectorants Nonnarcotic analgesics

and Local anesthetics.

Course Aims

1. Equip students with knowledge about chemistry (properties, source/synthesis,

reactivity, and detectability) of drugs and auxiliary substances.

2. Introduce the major syntheses, structure-activity relationship, analytical methods,

metabolic pathways of further anti-infective, antivirals, anti-parasitic and anti-

helminthic, antifungals, and antineoplastic agents, as well as disinfectants and major

auxiliary compounds.

Course Outcomes


1. Discuss Structure, Stereochemistry, Nomenclature, Synthesis of specified drugs,

mode of action, Structure Activity Relationships (if any) uses and physicochemical

properties of the following classes of drugs: anti-infective, antivirals, anti-parasitic

and anti-helminthic, antifungals, and antineoplastic agents.

2. Recognize the physicochemical properties of diverse drugs.

3. Specify the methods of synthesis, as well as the methods of qualitative and

quantitative analysis of diverse drugs.

4. Describe the design of diverse drugs.

5. Discuss the mechanism of action, therapeutic use, and adverse effects of various

drugs.

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Course Type

Course ID. Course Cr. Hrs.

Course Description

This course provides Introduction of Separation and purification process including: The

extraction, distillation and crystallization, Physical separation methods, electrophoresis,

chromatography, Some organic and drug Separation and purification of the active

substance, Cannizaro Reaction, refractometric and polarimetric methods, Isolation of the

active agent formulation in use, Isolation of active ingredient from the formulations in

use, Column chromatography, Column chromatography application, Recognition of

computerized drug design method and Molecular modeling study.

Course The aims of this course to synthesize of certain organic and pharmaceutical active

Aims substances, to study of mechanisms of organic reactions, separation and purification

procedures, to show computational drug design methods

Course Outcomes


1. Analyze the separation and purification methods of the synthesized compounds.

2. Describe and use the necessary equipment for the separation and purification

methods.

3. Describe and apply the necessary equipment for polarimetric and refractometric

methods.

4. Describe and apply the necessary equipment for the Column chromotography

5. Analyze computer drug design methods.

6. Describe and use the molecular modeling technique.

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Course Name Phytochemistry & Pharmacognosy (1)



Course Description

The course covers the Medicinal plants and natural products, their classification,

geographical distribution, cultivation, collection and preparation, drying, processing and

storage, standardization, adulteration of crude drugs. Detection, major active constituents

and use of medicinal plants. Macro- and micro-morphological characteristics of certain

organized drugs, including Pharmacopoeias monographs. Natural products: biosynthesis,

chemistry and pharmaceutical/medical utilization. Metabolism of major/pharmaceutically

relevant components in plants and ecologic factors of development. The course enhances

the knowledge of the student of different pathways of primary and secondary metabolism

in plants. Environmental and genetic factors affecting variability of plant constituents.

Secondary metabolites important in medicinal plants: their occurrence, chemical nature,

and main actions on the body in nutrition and medicine. Biosynthetic pathways of

formation, identification, assay and therapeutic significance of organic acids,

polysaccharides, phenols, tannins, lignans, salicylates, coumarins, quinones, glycosides,

alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, phytosterols, essential and fixed oils and

resins. Nitrogen containing natural compounds: alkaloids, peptides, proteins, toxins,

enzymes (their chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical/medical utilization).

Course Aims

1. Provide the chemistry and biology of natural products; carbohydrates, anthraquinone

glycosides, Cardiac glycosides, Saponins, Falvonoids, Glucosinolates, Cyanogenic

glycosides, Bitter principles, Plant polyphenols, and their applications in therapeutics.

2. Provide the different methods of preparation, isolation and identification of these

compounds from their natural sources by chemical and chromatographic methods as

well as their application in medicine.

3. Provide the fundamentals of plant taxonomy based on floral structure.

Course Outcomes


1. Give an account on the chemistry, biological activity of carbohydrates, glycosides,

tannins, bitter principles.

2. Describe the mechanism of action of these biologically active components and their

structure activity relationship.

3. Explain a method for separation the biologically active principles from their extract.

4. Recognize or draw the chemical structures of such biologically active compounds.

5. Know the fundamentals of plant taxonomy based on floral structure.

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Course Name Phytochemistry & Pharmacognosy (1) Lab



Course Description

The course is designed to provide the student basic information about Practical

pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, including quality control using microscopy to

identify different medicinal plants part including: root, rhizome, fruit and seeds in

comparison with monographic data provided by pharmacopeia. The applications covered

include some selected medicinal herbs and their extractions that are rich in various

phytochemical groups such as: alkaloids, Flavonoids, Tannins, Saponion etc., particularly

covered by the theoretical courses.

Course Aims

1. Provide students with the required practical skills of natural product analysis

including herbal sample preparation (drying and grinding), extraction, separation

(chromatography; TLC), and characterization.

2. Provide the students with the appropriate knowledge and skills of the methods of

Extraction and separation of natural plant constituents.

3. Provide students with methods to detect of the phytochemical groups by different

chemical methods and TLC profiles supported by pharmacopeia.

Course Outcomes


1. Acquire basic skills in using the microscope to identify plant powder.

2. Extract, isolate and identify the active substances of the medicinal plants.

3. Perform different laboratory procedures in the analysis of active constituents of

natural sources.

4. Handle properly chemicals in the laboratory and be aware of the rules of good

laboratory practice.

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Course Name Clinical Biochemistry



Course Description

This course is a theoretical course covering most areas of clinical biochemistry which

will include the following topics: body water, electrolytes, acid-base balance and blood

gases, carbohydrates metabolism and its disorders, kidney function tests (KFT) and its

disorders, liver function tests (LFT) and its disorders, clinical enzymology, proteins

metabolism and its disorders, tumor markers and their clinical values in cancer

management and hormones of endocrine system and their disorders.

Course Aims

The course aims to provide students a biochemical foundation for the understanding of

drug action, drug absorption and drug metabolism. Examples of biochemical basis for

different disease states will provide a framework in understanding cause of disease.

Course Outcomes


1. Discuss the role of the kidney in electrolyte excretion and conservation in a healthy

individual and the usefulness of serum electrolyte results: sodium, potassium and

chloride.

2. Explain the clinical significance of pH, blood gases, actual bicarbonate and carbonic

acid.

3. Identify some common causes of respiratory acidosis and alkalosis and metabolic

acidosis and alkalosis.

4. Discuss the usefulness of kidney function tests (creatinine, urea and uric acid) in

evaluation the state of kidney.

5. Identify the primary biological function and metabolism of carbohydrates in human’s

body.

6. Identify and explain role of hormones in glucose metabolism.

7. Discuss the types of diabetes mellitus and symptoms of hyper and hypoglycemia.

8. List enzymes are clinical useful in diagnosis of various disorders: including: cardiac,

hepatic, bone, muscles, prostate malignancies and acute pancreatitis.

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Course Name Clinical Biochemistry Lab



Course Description

This course provides students with a detailed study of the practical part of techniques to

identify the sugars, techniques to identify the fat. Experiments to identify the proteins ,

deposition of protein by acids , temperature, and study the use spectrophotometer ,

composition , method of the process of quantitative analysis for measuring the glucose

concentration , triglycerides , cholesterol, protein , kidney function and liver in different

samples of blood ( plasma or serum ) using enzymes.

Course Aims

This course will concentrate on commonly used clinical chemistry techniques to develop

competencies in the interpretation of analyzer results including quality control charts.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe principles and applications of: Photometry, Spectrophotometry and other

instruments used in this lab.

2. Describe method of the process of quantitative analysis for measuring the glucose

concentration, triglycerides, cholesterol, protein, kidney function and liver in

different samples of blood.

3. Use quality controls charts with understanding it.

4. Safety rules used in this laboratory.

5. Knowledge about reagents used for qualitative analysis.

6. Identification for each macromolecule in living things.

7. Vein puncture and collect blood sample for testing.

8. Understanding for the diagnosis disease.

9. Quantitative analysis should be able to apply for every macromolecule.

46.

Course Name Pharmaceutics (2)



Course Description

This course covers, classification, definition and route of administration, general

advantages, disadvantages and formulation considerations for parenteral formulations,

Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms as powders, granules,

capsules, tablets. This course offers the advantages, the formulation and the limitations of

modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.

Course Aims

1. The types of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-

dosage forms

2. The advantages and disadvantages of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic

dosage forms and solid-dosage forms.

3. The formulation considerations for parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic


4. Manufacturing consideration of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic


5. The excipients used in the formulation and manufacture of solid dosage forms.

6. The various types of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery

systems.

7. The advantages and disadvantages of the various types of modified-release, site –

targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.

8. The formulation considerations and limitations of modified-release, site –targeted and

site-specific drug delivery systems.

Course Outcomes


1. The advantages and disadvantages of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic


2. Define and describe parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and

solid-dosage forms.

3. Compare and contrast the risks and benefits of the various parenteral formulations,

Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms

4. Define osmolality and osmolarity, and explain their relationship with the tonicity of a

substance.

5. Outline the different methods of sterilization for parenteral products

6. List categories of inert ingredients and describe the use of the various pharmaceutical

adjuvants, which are employed in the formulation of solid dosage forms.

7. Differentiate between the various types of modified-release, site –targeted and site-

specific drug delivery systems.

8. Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of the various types of modified-

release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.

9. Explain the formulation considerations and limitations of modified-release, site –

targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.

47.

Course Name Pharmaceutics (2) Lab



Course Description

This course covers the basic pharmaceutical dosage forms: liquid, semi-solid and solid

types. Involve the basic principles of compounding, preparation skills and basics

underlying the selection of formulating ingredients, packaging, labeling and storage

conditions for final selection of finished products. It deals with the principle of dosage

form design applicable in the field of pharmaceutical and allied industries and concern on

semisolid dosage forms in addition to liquid dosage form and suppositories.

Course Aims

1. Formulate and evaluate variant semisolid dosage forms as creams, ointments, Vics,

Gels, pastes, suppositories and liquid dosage forms as syrup.

2. Design any basic semisolid formula with efficient use of resources and time.

3. Distinguish variant dosage forms according to its basic formula linked with formula

specificity to its proper medicinal use.

Course Outcomes


1. Define the quality control parameters for each dosage form.

2. Evaluate primary package for sterile products

3. Understand importance of aseptic area

4. know and evaluate parenteral and ophthalmic products

5. Understand and evaluate semisolid and liquid products

6. Track any mistake during compounding and how to deal with it.

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Course Description

This course covers the synthesis, structure-activity relationship, metabolic pathways of

drugs, including central nervous system stimulants and depressants. The practical course

includes some the respective analytical procedures. Special analytical methods described

in pharmacopoeias (tests for identity and purity control of the pharmaceutical

compounds) and validation of the results.

Course Aims

1. Describe the theoretical aspects related to agents adopted for the treatment of various

cardiovascular and central nervous system (CNS) disorders e.g. antihypertensive

agents, anti-angina agents, anti-arrhythmias, CNS stimulants and CNS depressants.

2. Describe the chemical and biological properties of such class of compounds, structure

activity relationships, molecular modes of action, and methods of synthesis,

purification as well as their principles of analysis.

Course Outcomes


1. Illustrate the specific pathways of drug metabolism.

2. Recognize the theoretical concepts and methodology of different principles of drug

design (Structure-based/ Ligand-based).

3. Recognize the activity & toxicity profile of various drugs, deduced from their

structure & metabolism.

4. Identify the various properties of the studied drug classes, including mechanisms of

actions, therapeutic uses, dosage, contra-indications and drug interactions.

5. Specify the properties of medicinal substances and their relation to chemical structure

including the relationship between physicochemical properties and activity of various

drugs.

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Course Description

This course covers the quantitative analysis of Titrimetric analysis methods,

spectrophotometric method; the quantification by the UV-V is spectrophotometric

method application, IR spectrophotometric method, Recognition of the HPLC system and

known sample application in HPLC.

Course Aims

The aims of this course to provide information on quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical

active ingredients and to make the application.

Course Outcomes


1. Compare general quantitative analysis techniques of the drugs.

2. Use titrimetric analysis methods of the drugs.

3. Adapt UV-Vis. Spectrophotometric methods in quantitative analysis of the drugs.

4. Compare chromatographic methods in quantitative analysis of the drugs.

5. Use HPLC in quantitative analysis of the drugs.

6. Analyze IR spectrophotometric methods.

7. Describe the IR spectrophotometric methods.

8. Use the IR spectrophotometric methods

9. Classify the antiviral and anticancer drugs.

50.

Course Name Phytochemistry & Pharmacognosy (2)



Course Description

This course is a continuation of phytochemistryand pharmacognosy I that covers the

therapeutic and pharmaceutical value of medicinal plants, the relevant chemical

structures and the biosynthetic origin, methods of extraction, separation, purification,

classification, and quantification. Metabolites of natural products, their significance,

therapeutic, and pharmaceutical value, their biosynthetic origin: glycosides, saponins

(separation and identification techniques), sugars (mono, disaccharides, polysaccharides)

and bitter principles, their properties and therapeutic values. Chromatography and its

application in the analysis of medicinal plant constituents; practical applications of major

methods.

Course Aims

1. Introduce chemistry of natural products; essential oils and alkaloids, and their

applications in therapeutics.

2. Describe the different methods of preparation, isolation and identification of these

compounds from their natural sources by chemical and chromatographic methods as

well as their application in medicine and pharmaceutical industries. In addition,

special emphasis on the biosynthesis of the different classes is also concerned.

Course Outcomes


1. Give an account on the chemistry, biological activity of alkaloids and volatile oils.

2. Know the mechanism of action of these biologically active components (Alkaloids

and Essential oils) and their structure activity relationship.

3. Recognize or draw the chemical structure of such biologically active compounds.

4. Explain the application of essential oils in Aromatherapy.

5. Explain the mechanism of action of different classes of alkaloids as chemotherapeutic

drugs.

6. Recognize herbal drugs and phytopharmaceuticals and their medicinal indications

and limitation.

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Course Name Phytochemistry & Pharmacognosy (2) Lab



Course Description

The course is designed to provide the student basic information about pharmacognosy &

phytochemistry: nomenclature, taxonomy, monographs, quality control, methods for

extraction, characterization, detection of active ingredient in medicinal plants,

complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) , pharmacologically active compounds

which are obtained from natural origin mainly plant origin, secondary metabolite as

alkaloids, cardiac glycosides and cannabinoids .special emphasis will be made on those

products used in pharmacy as prescription medicine, controlled drugs or OTC.

Course Aims

This course aims to

1. Provide students with the knowledge of taxonomy of the official naturally occurring

crude drugs, the major official references.

2. Introduce the methods used for the production of secondary metabolites in vitro by

plant tissue and cell culture which is widely used these days for production of

secondary metabolites and the biosynthetic pathways for the formation of the above

secondary metabolites.

3. Provide knowledge of the mechanism of action and structure activity relationship of

these constituents and the therapeutic value and toxicology of these natural

constituents is also discussed.

Course Outcomes


1. Demonstrate the basic metabolic pathways of plant biosynthesis (particularly acetate

and shikimate pathway,);

2. Describe chemical groups and biosynthetic pathways of origin of secondary

metabolites;

3. Discuss drugs of natural origin, either included or not in pharmacopoeias: with

pharmacological actions and used in therapeutics containing starting materials for the

semi synthesis of pharmacologically active molecules by the pharmaceutical industry

containing auxiliary substances for pharmaceutical and food industries.

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Course Name Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis



Course Description

This course is devoted to the exploration of the instrumental methods of analysis used to

check the purity of row material and quality control of pharmaceutical preparations;

chromatographic methods, spectroscopic methods; UV-Visible spectroscopy, Infra-Red

Spectroscopy (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Mass

Spectrometry, Thermal Methods of Analysis, Atomic absorption, and Flame emission,

Electron Microscopy, and Chromatographic Techniques.

Course Aims

1. To make students familiar with the principles of modern analytical techniques and

application of analytical instruments in pharmacy.

2. To provide the fundamental concept of modern analytical techniques, that is

important for qualitative as well as quantitative analysis of drug substances and drug

product.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the basic principles and the instrumental design of a variety of analytical

techniques, including: electrochemical, spectrochemical (molecular and atomic), and

chromatographical methods of analysis critically used in pharmaceutical analysis.

2. Demonstrate the knowledge of data acquisition and analysis for various techniques.

3. Interpret the Uv-visible, IF, mass and NMR spectra for structure.

4. Identification of some pharmaceutical compounds.

5. Understand basic principles of chromatography.

6. Learn the different types of chromatographic techniques and their uses.

7. Appreciate the importance of instrumental analysis in the development of

pharmaceutical sciences.

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Course Name Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis and Analytical Chemistry

Lab



Course Description

This course is complementary part to the theoretical lectures provided by the co-requisite

course Pharmaceutical Instrumental Analysis. Students will gain knowledge of practical

techniques needed for the separation, identification, and detection of various

pharmaceutical products. Students will also learn important principles for utilizing and

handling chromatographic and spectrophotometric instruments

Course Aims

This course familiarizes the students with basic principles for the performance of

qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Course Outcomes


1. Identify the different types of glassware available in the analytical lab and their uses.

2. Identify types of chemicals found in the lab and where they can be discarded.

3. Learn laboratory safety and self-protection rules.

4. Distinguish between titrations in aqueous media and titrations in a non-aqueous

media.

5. Identify the different types of indicators available and the pH range at which they can

be used.

6. Appreciate the importance of the often difficult tasks of judging the precision and

accuracy of experimental data.

54.

Course Name Pharmacology (1)



Course Description

The course covers the Molecular effects of drugs at receptor sites, ion channels, signal

transduction, action of drugs on the autonomic and central nervous systems,

cardiovascular system, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, kidney, chemotherapeutic

agents, anti-cancer agents, drugs acting on the endocrines.. Basic toxicological principles

as applied in the study / detection of potentially harmful chemicals, with relevance in

drug design and therapy, forensic medicine, and environmental toxicology. Incidence of

poisoning, mechanisms of cellular toxicity, factors modifying toxic effects, relevance for

adverse drug reactions. Mutagenicity and carcinogenicity. Management of the poisoned

patient.

Course Aims

1. Acquire the basic principles of pharmacology, drugs, receptors and drug-receptor

interactions.

2. Introduce the etiology, laboratory diagnosis & clinical features of different

diseases and conditions.

3. Provide knowledge of the pharmacological properties of several drugs including

mechanisms of actions, therapeutic uses, dosage, contraindications, ADRs & drug

interactions.

4. Describe toxicological properties of drugs including mechanisms of actions,

dosage & drug interactions

Course Outcomes


1. Identify the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

2. Apply the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles that describe drug

actions in humans.

3. Describe the principles of drug action, drug effect, drug disposition, drug toxicity,

indications, and precaution.

4. Explain the pharmacological properties of several drugs including mechanisms of

actions, therapeutic uses, dosage, contraindications, ADRs & drug interactions.

5. Integrate the basic knowledge on pre-clinical sciences such as anatomy,

physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology in studying the pharmacology of a drug.

6. Know the pharmacological properties of several drugs including mechanisms of

actions.

7. Discuss and elaborate how a drug is discovered.

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Course Description

The students continue learning further about the Molecular mechanisms of drug action,

value in pharmacotherapy. Drugs used to treat blood disorders, drugs acting on the

Central Nervous System, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, chemotherapy and

vitamins. This course covers the toxicity in organ systems, mechanisms and management

there of (central nervous system, liver, respiratory tract, kidney, blood and blood forming

organs, reproductive system). Drug addiction, toxicity of pesticides, animal and plant

poisoning, toxicity of heavy metals and forensic toxicology.

Course Aims

1. Provide knowledge of the pharmacological properties of several drugs including

mechanisms of actions, therapeutic uses, dosage, contraindications, ADRs & drug

interactions.

2. Describe toxicological properties of drugs including mechanisms of actions,

dosage & drug interactions.

Course Outcomes


1. Recognize the principles of body function in health & disease states in terms of

pain perception, homeostasis & blood coagulation problems.

2. Explain etiology, laboratory diagnosis & clinical features of different diseases and

conditions.

3. Explain pharmacological properties of all drugs including mechanisms of actions,

therapeutic uses, dosage, contraindications, ADRs & drug interactions.

4. Know principles of the rational use of drugs used in all disease disorders.

5. Define the principles of basic toxicology including assessment and management

of health & environmental risk caused by chemicals

56.

Course Name Pharmacology (1) Lab



Course Description

The course covers the pharmacology of drugs, their mechanisms of action; therapeutic

uses, adverse effects and drug interaction in theoretical classes. However, to appreciate

such principles and the importance of testing drugs for their effects, practical classes aim

to illustrate such effects on isolated and whole animal preparations. The sympathetic and

parasympathetic control of pupil diameter and how pupil diameter changes in response to

a change in ambient light intensity will be extensively covered. Neuro-muscular Blockers

and drugs effects on skeletal muscle preparations are also covered.

Course Aims

1. Apply the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles that describe drug

actions in humans.

2. Compare and contrast the specific pharmacology of the major classes of drugs,

important distinctions among members of each class, the risks and benefits, in relation to

the organ systems they affect, and the diseases for which they are used therapeutically.

Course Outcomes


1. Study of some commonly used instrument in experimental pharmacology.

2. Preparation of different solutions for experiments. Drug dilutions, use of molar

and w/v solutions in experimental Pharmacology.

3. Study of the common laboratory animals use in pharmacology practical.

4. Study of the methods of handling of various laboratory animals.

5. Know to handle animals.

6. Learn the pharmacokinetic principles

7. Recognize different aspects of normal mouse behavior and how these are

modified by drugs acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems.

57.

Course Name Industry Pharmacy



Course Description

The course provides the development, solid properties, testing and biopharmaceutical

assessment of drug dosage forms, (including topics such as drug delivery systems, tissue-

and organ-targeting, special characteristics of biotechnologically and genetically

produced drugs). The course also deals with the principles of designing, composition,

availability, and usage properties of drug preparations that are to be commercially

manufactured. The properties, testing, and evaluation of ground and adjuvant substances

and vehicles used in the manufacture of drugs, as well as the characteristics of packaging

material. Basic practical operations in pharmaceutical technology; techniques used,

machinery, controlling techniques

Course Aims

1. Provide knowledge of the kinetic order of drug degradation and taught the most

important complex degradation kinetics encountered in drug formulations.

2. Study in details the different environmental and formulation related factors affecting

the drug stability in different pharmaceutical dosage forms, including: storage

temperature, dispensing solvents and related factors as ionic strength.

Course Outcomes


1. Understand various principles of pharmaceutical reaction kinetics and various dosage

forms.

2. Employing calculations to determine the factors affecting reaction rate.

3. Enumerate different properties affecting various pharmaceutical dosage forms

4. Describe various instruments & techniques used in different pharmaceutical dosage

forms.

Describe Sterilization methods of pharmaceutical dosage forms.

58.

Course Name Community & Hospitals Pharmacy



Course Description

This course will be an orientation to Community & Hospitals Pharmacy which will

include how a pharmacy interfaces with the total hospital operation, the personnel

utilized within the pharmacy, the standards of practice, technology, and the distributive

functions of the pharmacy. The course will also cover some clinical and management

aspects of the hospital pharmacy, including drug diversion and medication errors.

Specific learning objectives will be presented at the beginning of each lecture relative to

the topic being discussed. The lectures will be conducted informally with participation by

the students expected. This participation will require the students to read the assigned

material before attending class. Each student will be required to give a short presentation

to convince the director of pharmacy to initiate a new service.

Course Aims

The objective of this course is to enhance student knowledge of the many aspects of

hospital system pharmacy. This course provides a broad introduction to pharmacy

practice management in hospitals and will introduce to students a number of management

topics. The course will strive to help students achieve the educational. The course will

introduce students to various pharmacy practice settings, operational and marketing

strategies, human resource management and financial aspects of pharmacy management

that can be used in the delivery of patient care in hospitals.

Course Outcomes


1. Identify and understand key concepts related to operational management and apply

these concepts to pharmacy practice.

2. Assess the concepts related to Human Resource Management and develop ideas and

methods where concepts can be implemented into pharmacy practice.

3. Discuss the basics of financial reports, budgeting and information required for the

small business owner.

4. Examine various marketing concepts related to best practices and incorporate

marketing theories to develop ideas for marketing pharmacy services.

5. Review and critique articles with a management focus and pharmacy business

practices through discussions or written submissions.

59.

Course Name Community & Hospitals Pharmacy Lab



Course Description

This course provides the pharmacy students to learn and practice the essential skills

needed to become a successful pharmacist. Students will utilize effective communication

skills while applying their knowledge of pharmacy to provide patient care. Students will

have an opportunity to practice the role of a community pharmacist using the

―pharmaceutical care‖ model in a safe and controlled environment. They will perform a

wide range of functions and tasks such as counseling patients on both nonprescription

and prescription products, dispensing prescription drugs using a pharmacy software

program, utilizing tertiary resources to find drug information, communicating with other

healthcare professionals and patients, and practicing pharmacy in a professional manner.

Lastly, students will also have an opportunity to learn about the code of ethics that

govern the profession of pharmacy as well as practice pharmacy taking into account the

pharmacist’s obligations under the federal and provincial regulatory framework.

Course Aims

To introduce the student to the fundamentals of community pharmacy practice. Students

will participate in a variety of community pharmacy and patient care-related activities in

the virtual pharmacy.

Course Outcomes


1. Formulate information clearly for the patient regarding their diagnosis and self-care

treatment options.

2. Plan using problem-solving skills to develop and implement an appropriate

therapeutic plan for a patient with a self-care condition.

3. Employ communication skills and knowledge in the process of counseling patients on

prescription and non-prescription medications.

4. Employ the steps of the prescription filling process to dispense a prescription

medication.

60.

Course Name Pharmacy Ethics & Legislations



Course Description

The course explores the history of pharmacy and gives an overview of the evolution of

pharmacy as a distinct profession that moved from focus on the drug to focus on the

patient. Law and ethics of pharmacy practice, including: key drug and pharmacy laws;

the nature and scope of pharmacist practice, drug manufacturing, compounding,

preparation, dispensing, and record‐keeping, the role of various government agencies;

potential bases for discipline or other liability; licensure requirements. Students will learn

the governmental framework within which pharmacy is practiced, as well as acquire an

understanding of the laws, regulations, and the ethical responsibilities applicable to

pharmacists so that they will be able to protect the public and ensure patients’ wellbeing.

Course Aims

The course will provide students with an understanding of:

Regulations promulgated by Palestinian Ministry of health that directly impact

the profession of pharmacy and the Pharmacist Syndicate.

The interrelationship of pharmacy law and ethics, including legal/ethical

workplace issues such as professional negligence/malpractice, patient privacy,

and conscientious objection.


Outcomes 1. Understand the development of pharmacy as a patient-centered profession,

2. Know the key issues in the history of pharmacy,

3. Appreciate the complex interaction between pharmacy and society and the state,

4. Know the historical roots of pharmacy education,

5. Know the pharmaceutical tradition and culture.

6. Know the pharmaceutical laws and ethics (local and regional).

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Course Name Pharmaceutical Training



Course Description

This course is will provide structured practical experience in community, hospital

pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry. Students are assigned a 280 hours experience at

the summer semester in the fourth. Through utilization of competency-based objectives,

students gain a greater appreciation for the profession of pharmacy and develop

professional attitudes, judgment and technical skills needed to function in those settings.

Students observe/discuss the role of the pharmacist and actively participate in daily

operations that focus on the distributive aspects of practice.

Course Aims

1. Introduces students to the principles of leadership regardless of the practice setting.

2. Provide the student with experience in becoming familiar with new drugs as they

emerge to market.

3. Research and write concise ―scripts‖ of patient counseling information for

medications frequently prescribed in Gaza.

4. Help student to gain a greater appreciation for the profession of pharmacy and

develop professional attitudes, judgment and technical skills needed to function in the

community and hospital setting.

5. Designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and techniques of

pharmaceutical compounding.

6. Provide an excellent opportunity to interact with industries and know more about

industrial environment.

Course Outcomes


1. Apply student knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics

to optimize patient care in a community and hospital setting.

2. Accurately prepare, label, dispense and distribute medications to ensure patient

safety.

3. Collect, record, and assess patient data to identify medical and medication-related

problems

4. Demonstrate knowledge of used medications, formulations and drug products.

5. Identify and assess for potential drug-related problems

6. Perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations involved in the preparation of

compounded preparations.

7. Demonstrate caring, ethical and professional behavior when interacting with patients,

caregivers, health care professionals, and in all practice activities

8. Demonstrate effective and appropriate verbal, non-verbal and written communication

abilities when interacting with patients and their caregivers, and other health care

professionals.

9. Provide effective health and medication counseling to patients and their caregivers.

10. Demonstrate appropriate use of drug information resources

11. Promote to patients the importance of health, wellness and disease prevention.

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Course Description

This course is a continuation of Pharmacology I and II courses. This course will also

cover the pharmacology of local anesthetics, and some common drugs of abuse and CNS

stimulants. This course covers drugs used to treat neurological disorders, such as epilepsy

and Parkinson's disease.

This course covers the non-organ toxicity as carcinogenesis; (mutagenicity, classes of

toxic substances, as well as introduction to sub fields of toxicology as forensic and

clinical with diagnosis and treatment of toxicity).

Course Aims

1. Apply the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles that describe drug

actions in humans.

2. Compare and contrast the specific pharmacology of the major classes of drugs,

important distinctions among members of each class, the risks and benefits, in

relation to the organ systems they affect, and the diseases for which they are used

therapeutically.

3. Explores principles of drug action on biological systems, action mechanism of each

agent class on specific organ systems, a review and extension of pertinent physiologic

concepts of that system, chemical structure-drug activity relationships, sites of action,

metabolic patterns of principal drugs, and therapeutic and toxicology.

Course Outcomes


1. Have a full picture about the mentioned drugs, which can help them advice patients

and health care professionals in pharmacies or hospitals about the usage of these

drugs.

2. Understanding the mechanisms of actions of the above mentioned drugs can help the

students in developmental and research studies of drugs in research institutes and

pharmaceutical companies.

3. Define the principles of basic toxicology including assessment and management of

health & environmental risk caused by chemicals.

4. Describe the pharmacology of drugs used in blood diseases and pharmacology of

centrally acting drugs.

5. Describe the drugs that used in disorders of coagulation and in dyslipidemia.

6. Describe the drugs used for psychiatric disorders such as depression, psychosis,

mania, anxiety as well as hypnotic drugs.

7. Describe the basic toxicology, different organ functions in health & disease states as

well as basis of different biochemical pathways regarding the correlation with various

organ injuries.

63.

Course Name Pharmacology (2) Lab



Course Description

This course covers the basic concepts of Cardiovascular Pharmacology to students & will

investigate aspects of muscle function and drug effects in diverse isolated tissues and

whole animal preparations. This course will introduce the basic concepts of CNS

Pharmacology, including experimental Parkinsonism, Analgesic effect of some drugs,

local anesthetic agents and induction of physical dependence using morphine.

Course Aims

1. Handling and applications of different species and strains of animals, transgenic

animals. Anesthesia and euthanasia of experimental animals. Maintenance and

breeding of laboratory animals. Limitations of animal experimentation and alternate

animal experiments.

2. Extrapolation of in vitro data to preclinical and preclinical to humans.

3. Uses a small mammal, rabbit & albino rats to investigate the actions of various

pharmacological agents on the arterial blood pressure.

Course Outcomes


1. Learn Cardiac muscle function in the mammalian atria and heart.

2. Know vascular tissue (Rat coronary artery & rabbit blood pressure).

3. Know the effects of drugs on the isolated rabbit heart, using a Langendorff apparatus.

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Course Name Clinical Pharmacy



Course Description

This course emphasizes the role of pharmacist as part of a multidisciplinary team made

up of clinicians, the pharmacist acts as adviser to all members of the health care team and

most importantly to patients themselves. The covers the following subjects: life stages

disorders of the different physiological systems (Gastro intestinal, Nervous,

Cardiovascular, Hepatic, Renal, Respiratory, Infections, Endocrine, Obstetric and

Gynecological, Urological, Eye, Rheumatic, and Skin) and Malignant disorders. This

gives the required information to the student about therapeutics and the rational use of

medicines by discussion different case studies.

Course Aims

Make student use knowledge gained in this course and other course as a source of advice

to all members of the health care team and patients.

Course Outcomes


1. Apply methods and tools for the implementation of patient interviews and drug

screening.

2. Extract and record relevant information from medical records and patient interviews.

3. Describe, evaluate clinical relevance and interpretation of abnormalities in selected

laboratory values.

4. Identify, assess and prioritize drug related problems in an individual patient and

motivate priority.

5. Propose treatment goals and actions and motivate the latter on the basis of

recommendations and evidence summaries and patient-related factors.

6. Choose and justify appropriate drug therapy concerning medication, dosage, dosing

interval, dosage form and duration of treatment adapted to the given patient and other

drug treatment.

7. Apply basic pharmacokinetics at dosage adjustments in clinical practice

65.

Course Name Clinical Pharmacy Lab



Course Description

This course is designed to provide the students with an opportunity to learn and practice a

variety of important patient care skills. You will be asked to integrate knowledge, skills,

and attitudes with respect to patient assessment, communication, practice management,

professional ethics, and therapeutics and commonly used clinical diagnostic and

monitoring tools.

Course Aims

This course will help students to understand the common disorders and explore the roles

and opportunities for pharmacists in health care team.

Course Outcomes


1. Interview and counsel a patient

2. Interact with another health-care provider in speech and writing

3. Identify the appropriate resources and develop an effective and efficient search

strategy.

4. Interpret prescriptions correctly and perform calculations necessary for the accurate

compounding and/or dispensing of dosage forms.

5. Utilize practice management software to efficiently and effectively dispense

medications.

6. Perform a basic physical assessment on a patient

7. Describe the pathophysiology of selected disease states and explain the rationale for

corresponding drug therapy.

8. Select appropriate initial and maintenance drug regimens for patients with a given

disease and disease characteristics.

9. Describe potential adverse effects of medications and discuss strategies to prevent

and/or manage the occurrence of such effects.

10. Identify drug/drug, drug/laboratory and drug/food interactions associated with

applicable medications.

66.

Course Name Pharmaceutical Technology Lab



Course Description

Cover the unit process operation (size reduction, mixing, granulation and tableting) in

addition to quality control and pre-formulation; suggesting formula for certain drug

knowing its physiochemical properties, formulation and evaluation using proper

instruments . Application of different tablet coating (film coating and enteric coating).

Evaluating the coating process and coated dosage forms. In addition to design and

evaluation of sustained release matrix. Quality control of semisolid dosage forms will be

addressed. The evaluation of micro encapsulation will be covered.

Course Aims

Provide the practical skills required to compound different dosage forms in a pharmacy

laboratory and basic knowledge of the design and operation of pharmaceutical units and

of the steps of development of dosage forms through to the final product.

Course Outcomes


1. Prepare powder formulations, capsule and tablet.

2. Categorize the preparation methods of tablet.

3. Recognize the excipients of tablet.

4. Evaluate the coating methods of tablet-solid dosage forms.

5. Interpret the devices used the coating of solid dosage forms

6. Categorize the coating of solid dosage forms.

7. Assesse the quality control of the solid dosage forms.

8. Interpret the controls of granule, and Design the quality control of tablets.

67.

Course Name Self-Care & Non Prescription Drugs



Course Description

Non-prescription medications and dietary supplements comprise a large market within

the health care industry. Throughout this course, you'll learn about these medications and

other self-care remedies available to treat many different medical conditions. Topics

discussed include allergies, cough and cold, pain, diarrhea and constipation, insomnia,

smoking cessation, medication use in children, methods of birth control, and the use of

dietary supplements for weight loss. For each condition discussed, you will learn basic

causes, signs and symptoms, basic self-care guidelines including medication use, and

when to see a health care provider. For each medication discussed, you will learn the

basic mechanism of action, uses, and potential side effects.

Course Aims

This course will help students gain a better understanding of how non-prescription and

self-care products can be used safely and effectively. Additionally, It will help student to

explore various drug information resources and learn how to find reliable sources of drug

information both on the internet and from pharmacist.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the basic cause(s) and occurrence of each condition covered

2. Recognize the signs/symptoms of the condition

3. Follow basic self-care guidelines, including appropriate OTC product selection and

use, non-drug measures, and expected outcomes

4. Exercise appropriate self-referral, when needed

5. Describe the differences between generic and brand name medications

6. Identify the role of dietary supplements in self-care

7. How to assist the patient with optimal use of non-prescription drugs.

8. Do patients counseling regarding the proper and safe usage of drugs

9. know differences between generic and brand name medications

10. how to use the OTC product

68.

Course Name Quality Control & Assurance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing



Course Description

This course represents the application of analytical techniques and the evaluation of drug

purity and concentration of raw materials and dosage forms .The course acquaints the

student with quality control and quality assurance procedures such as validation and

documentation used in pharmaceutical industries.

Course Aims

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of quality control and quality

assurance of the pharmaceutical products, Departments of the manufactory, labs, stores,

building equipment and personal.

Course Outcomes


1. Know the norms of Q.C and Q.A of all parts and integrant of the factory.

2. Understand the fundamentals of drug regulation; regulatory framework.

3. Gain knowledge and proper understanding of the basic concepts of GMP;

4. Understand the perspectives of production and quality control facilities of biotech and

pharmaceutical industries

5. Apply the concepts of GMP in regulatory inspections and manufacturing.

6. Understand the specific requirement for cGMP compliance.

7. Practice of Q.C on the different dosage forms. (Tablets, capsules, coated tablets,

suppositories, creams, syrups, suspensions, and emulsions)

69.

Course Name Pharmacotherapeutics



Course Description

The course covers therapeutic regimens for important prevalent diseases, including non-

pharmacological approaches, pharmacotherapeutic requirements for treatment of

pediatric and geriatric patients, and for pregnant and lactating mothers, immuno-

compromised patients, patients with reduced organ function, and those with multi-

morbidities, importance of form and route of administration, dialysis procedures,

characteristics of certain therapeutic regimens, particularly with regard to anti-infective

therapy, oncological therapy, and supportive therapy, anticoagulant therapy, immuno-

and therapy of patients in intensive care.

Course Aims

The course aims to provide the student with an integrated and intricate knowledge

relating to the physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, goals of therapy,

pharmacological treatment, supportive and complementary therapies of disease states

covered within the course. The course supplies the student with a knowledge and skill

base that promotes the safe, effective and quality use of medicines, thereby providing

better health outcomes for patients.

Course Outcomes


1. Recognize definitions, classifications, etiology, symptoms, pathogenesis, laboratory

diagnosis, risk factors, & clinical features of different diseases & their

pharmacotherapeutic approaches.

2. Specify pharmacological properties of drugs used in the management of several

diseases including mechanisms of actions, therapeutic uses, dosage, contra-

indications, adverse drug reactions & drug interactions.

3. Specify non-pharmacological management of several diseases.

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Course Name Management and Pharmaceutical Planning



Course Description

This course deals with the basic concepts and links, between the different topics of,

management and pharmacy. Managerial issues that pharmacist face including strategies,

finance, accounting and systems. The course familiarizes the students with people

working within pharmaceutical organizations and how to effectively manage them, how

pharmaceutical organizations meet the challenges of today’s dynamic business

environment and how companies compete successfully in the global market. This course

is designed to build students' practice management abilities.

Course Aims

This course familiarizes pharmacy students with the basic principles, terms, and

functions of pharmacy management that must be undertaken in every pharmacy practice

setting.

Course Outcomes


1. Recall the basic principles of pharmaceutical, medical, social, behavioral,

management, health & environmental sciences as well as pharmacy practice.

2. Apply management by objectives technique to facilitate planning process.

3. Analyze different macro- and micro-environmental factors affecting forecasting

annual drug orders for hospital or private pharmacy.

4. Prepare annual forecast for drugs for inventory, or annual revenue for a business

5. Analyze different factors affecting the cost of inventory within pharmacy or

pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

6. Prepare annual as well as monthly Economic order volume.

7. Prepare annual as well as economic production patch volume, within

manufacturing plant.

8. Demonstrate creativity and time management abilities.

9. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities.

10. Work effectively in a team.

11. Develop financial, sales and market management skills.

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Course Name Cosmetics



Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to the knowledge of cosmetics

products. The course covers a knowledge of the skin anatomy and skin products

including skin creams, astringents and skin tonics, Protective creams and hand cleansers,

bath preparations, skin products for babies, skin products for young people,

antiperspirant and deodorants, depilatories, shaving reparation, foot preparations, Insect

repellants sunscreen, suntan and anti-sunburn preparations, skin lighteners or bleaches,

face Packs and masks, face powders and make-up, and colored make-up preparation

(lipstick, rouge, eye makeup). It will provide student with knowledge of nail preparation.

It will give knowledge in Hair preparations including shampoos hair setting lotions,

sprays and dressings, hair tonics and conditioners, hair colorants, permanent waving and

hair strengtheners, and hair straighteners. Finally, the student will briefly study about

teeth and dental products, which include dentifrice, mouth-washes and perfumes.

Course Aims

The course aims to provide students with broad-based science knowledge with an

emphasis on the personal care sector, such as cosmetic raw materials, formulations,

quality control, cosmetic regulations, dermal pharmacology, colloid, polymer science and

perfumery.

Course Outcomes


1. Understand the concept of cosmetic and dermatologic preparation.

2. Discuss the dermal pharmacology and cosmetic regulations.

3. Understand skincare raw materials and formulations.

4. Describe the hair-care raw materials and formulation.

5. Describe the production process for perfumery

6. Appreciate the safety concept of cosmetic preparation.

7. Understand the new trends in cosmetic/dermatologic industry.

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Course Name Graduation Project



Course Description

In this course, students choose a project subject, define the objectives of the project under

the supervision of a faculty member, and prepare the project proposal including: defining

the statement of the problem, defining system requirements, defining different candidate

solutions for the problem of study, making feasibility study for different candidate

solutions, defining the best candidate solution, defining time table schedule. Students

should present the project interim report at the end of the semester, grading will be

obtained by oral examination to be held by a committee from faculty members. Students

will be allowed to work individually or in groups.

Course Aims

This course provides an opportunity to pursue an independent project under the guidance

of a supervisor.

Course Outcomes


1. Deal with a real life project.

2. Define the statement of the problem.

3. Review and appraise existing literature

4. Define the system requirements.

5. Perform a feasibility study.

6. Define different alternative solutions.

7. Learn how to make a time table, and follow up strictly its content.

8. Develop skills in oral presentation.

9. Write project proposal.

10. Implement the project at the field of pharmacy and biotechnology.

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Course Name Pharmaceutical Marketing Course Type Specialty Requirement


Course Description

Pharmaceutical Marketing will provide students and new industry professionals with a

thorough overview of the general principles of marketing including marketing as a

process, marketing effectives in the pharmaceutical environment, and coverage of

marketing brand and generic drugs with special emphasis on direct-to-consumer

advertising and the impact of social media and technology. The course examines the

current pharmaceutical marketing environment from both an academic and practical

perspective with a focus on providing practical applications of all material discussed

according to the perspectives of various market segments including industry, community,

and institutional pharmacy, as well as the practicing pharmacist.

Course Aims

The aim of the course is to develop the students’ conceptual understanding and analytical

abilities in the area of Pharmaceutical Marketing. It aims to hone students’ knowledge

and understanding of Marketing theories and concepts and their applications in

Pharmaceutical industries.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Addresses the factors associated with pricing pharmaceutical products.

2. Explains how pricing affects the other 3 P’s: market trends, size of sales, patient

access, and, of course, the success in making target profits.

3. Explains why marketing of pharmaceutical products is different from marketing other

kinds of products.

4. Explores the role that promotional marketing plays in current market trends.

5. Handles the topic of drug advertising directed to the consumers of products.

Address the medical and regulatory affairs of which industrial staff members and

6. Discusses one of the innovative matters in recent marketing plans.

7. Handles the continuously evolving role of social media in pharmaceutical marketing.

8. Discusses the changes in the pharmaceutical marketing field that led to the evolution

of, and consequently the suggestion of, the new 4 P’s: predictive modeling,

personalization, peer-to-peer, and participation.

9. Addresses the techniques pharmaceutical marketers follow in order to influence

prescribers and health practitioners for the purpose of achieving certain sales targets.

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Course Name Veterinary Pharmacology Course Type Specialty Requirement


Course Description

The course studies the pharmacist’s professional role regarding veterinary products,

drugs, and medical devices common to veterinary pharmacy practice; emphasis on

diseases of animals and the effectiveness, safety, limitations and composition of

therapeutic entities used in the treatment of animal diseases. Veterinary pharmacy

products cover the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutic management of

selected disease conditions in domestic animals. The basic pharmacology of key drug

classes in the different species of domestic animals will be presented through a series of

lectures to provide a better understanding of the pharmacologic basis of therapeutics in

veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on developing the pharmacy student’s ability

to apply the principles of pharmacology and pathophysiology to the better understanding

of veterinary medical healthcare practices and principles.

Course Aims

This course will provide instruction on basic pharmacology, indications, precautions, and

adverse effects of veterinary labeled pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases

affecting beef and dairy cattle.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Describe the key anatomical and physiological features of domestic animals such as

dogs, cats, cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and fowl.

2. Explain in professional as well as simple lay language the basic pathophysiology of

the main diseases covered in the course, including disease definition, epidemiology,

etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and disease outcome.

3. Differentiate the various actions, mechanism of action, ADME/PK, adverse effects

and drug interactions (i.e., pharmacology) of drugs acting on different organ systems.

4. Identify disease and non-disease factors that influence determination of pharmaco-

therapeutic strategy and goals in various animals.

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Course Name Radiant & Nuclear Pharmacy



Course Description

This course provides the student an overview of the various aspects of Radiant & Nuclear

Pharmacy. This includes basic nuclear physics, radiation measurement and safety,

regulatory considerations, radiopharmaceutical preparation, products, quality control, and

imaging modalities.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide the students with an introduction to radiant and

nuclear pharmacy concepts.

Course Outcomes


1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of nuclear pharmacists.

2. Describe the indications for different types of diagnostic nuclear medicine

procedures.

3. Identify and describe the major differences in the characteristics of therapeutic and

diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.

4. Characterize radiation risk from therapeutic and diagnostic radioactive drugs to the

patient, his family, and healthcare workers (e.g. nurses, pharmacists, physicians).

5. Design a radiopharmaceutical regimen for a patient based on their age and disease

state.

6. Evaluate orders for accuracy and completeness; effectively communicate the need for

dosing modification when necessary.

7. Actively participate in advanced compounding procedures.

8. Counsel and educate patients and healthcare professionals regarding the use and

biodistribution of radiopharmaceuticals.

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