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INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL

SCIENCES

JINNAH SINDH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

STUDENT HAND BOOK

Pharm. D 2nd Year

2020

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PREFACE

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences endeavors to develop in each student, the virtue and values

of humanity, dignity and worthiness; a desire and capacity for critical reasoning, an appreciation

and understanding of the biomedical, pharmaceutical and social sciences. Faculty of IPS is

experienced and qualified to train students with abilities to communicate and the skills for

acquiring new knowledge and meeting the challenges of an exponential growth of information.

The institute focuses on developing competence, personal fulfillment and responsible leadership

in the professions.

Prof. Dr. Huma Ali B-Pharm., Pharm D., M-Phil., Ph.D (KU), R.Ph

Principal

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. VISION AND MISSION ....................................................................................................... 1

1.1 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK? .................................................... 1

2. THE CURRICULUM............................................................................................................ 2

2.1 DURATION ..................................................................................................................... 2

2.2 SEMESTER SCHEDULE................................................................................................ 2

2.3 COURSE NUMBER ........................................................................................................ 2

2.4 COURSE OBJECTIVE .................................................................................................... 2

2.5 TEACHING METHODS ................................................................................................. 2

3. WHOM TO CONTACT ....................................................................................................... 3

3.1.1 HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT ................................................................................ 3

3.1.2 ORGANOGRAM OF FACULTY................................................................................ 4

4. ATTENDANCE POLICIES ................................................................................................. 4

5. PHARM.D CURRICULUM ................................................................................................. 4

5.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE CURRICULUM ........................................................................ 4

5.2 AREAS OF INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 5

5.3 STUDENT’S PARTICIPATION ..................................................................................... 5

6. SCHEME OF COURSES FOR 2ND

YEAR PHARM.D ..................................................... 6

6.1 SEMESTER –I ................................................................................................................. 6

6.2 SEMESTER -II ................................................................................................................ 6

7. COURSE DETAILS .............................................................................................................. 7

7.1 SEMESTER – I ................................................................................................................ 7

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7.1.1 ISLAMIC STUDIES .................................................................................................... 7

7.1.2 PHARMACY PRACTICE-IA (PHARMACEUTICAL MATHEMATICS) ............... 7

7.1.3 PHARMACEUTICS-IIA (DOSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (THEORY)...................... 8

7.1.4 PHARMACEUTICS-IIA (DOSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (LAB) .............................. 9

7.1.5 PHARMACEUTICS-IIIA PHARMACEUTICS MICROBIOLOGY &

IMMUNOLOGY (THEORY) ................................................................................................. 9


IMMUNOLOGY (LAB) ....................................................................................................... 10

7.1.7 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IA (THEORY) ................................. 10

7.1.8 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IA (LAB) ......................................... 11

7.1.9 PHARMACOGNOSY-IA (THEORY) ...................................................................... 11

7.1.10 PHARMACOGNOSY-IA (LAB) ........................................................................... 13

7.2 SEMESTER – II ............................................................................................................. 13

7.2.1 PAKISTAN STUDIES ............................................................................................... 13

7.2.2 PHARMACY PRACTICE-IB (BIOSTATISTICS) ................................................... 14

7.2.3 PHARMACEUTICS-IIB (DOSSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (THEORY).................. 15

7.2.4 PHARMACEUTICS-IIB (DOSSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (LAB) .......................... 16

7.2.5 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IB (THEORY) ................................. 16

7.2.6 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IB (LAB) ......................................... 17

7.2.7 PHARMACEUTICS-IIIB PHARMACEUTICS MICROBIOLOGY &

IMMUNOLOGY (THEORY) ............................................................................................... 17


IMMUNOLOGY (LAB) ....................................................................................................... 18

7.2.9 PHARMACOGNOSY-IB (THEORY)....................................................................... 18

7.2.10 PHARMACOGNOSY-IB (LAB) ........................................................................... 19

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8. EXAMINATION RULES & REGULATION, PHARM.D 1ST

TO 5TH

PROFESSIONAL ....................................................................................................................... 20

8.1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................................ 20

8.2 COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 20

8.3 TYPES OF EXAMINATIONS ...................................................................................... 20

8.3.1 MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS .................................................................................. 20

8.3.2 SEMESTER EXAMINATION .................................................................................. 20

8.3.3 SEMESTER MARKING CRITERIA ........................................................................ 21

8.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMESTER EXAMINATION ..................................................... 21

8.5 PROMOTION RULES .................................................................................................. 21

8.5.1 SEMESTER RETAKE EXAMINATION RULES: ................................................... 23

8.5.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR RE-SIT EXAMINATION ......................................................... 23

8.6 DECLARATION OF RESULT ..................................................................................... 24

8.7 REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF PHARM. D DEGREE .............................. 24

8.8 IMPROVEMENT OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE ..................................................... 24

8.9 EXTERNAL EXAMINER ............................................................................................. 25

8.10 ISSUANCE OF MARKS SHEET ................................................................................. 25

8.11 ADVICE FOR STUDENTS .......................................................................................... 25

8.11.1 WHAT TO DO ....................................................................................................... 25

8.11.2 WHAT NOT TO DO .............................................................................................. 26

8.12 EVALUATION OF STUDENTS .................................................................................. 26

8.13 POLICY FOR UNFAIR MEANS (CHEATING) DURING EXAMINATION ............ 27

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1. VISION AND MISSION

Pharmacy is highly challenging and rewarding profession. The institute of Pharmaceutical

sciences at the JSMU was established with the vision to improve health and healthcare services

in Pakistan.

Worldwide trends in pharmacy education are changing. Drug - oriented pharmacy has now given

way to patient- oriented pharmacy. The IPS is adapting to this changing trend by incorporating

innovations in clinical applications, latest research in pharmacy, and modern drug development

process into its curriculum. It is the institute’s mission to modernize pharmacy education in

Pakistan and provide high quality professionals to the pharmaceutical industry to raise its

standards.

1.1 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDBOOK?

To inform students how the learning program has been organized year wise and how it

will be implemented.

To help students to organize or to manage their studies throughout the year.

This handbook informs you about

Organization and management of the year. This will help you to contact the right

individual in case you have any difficulty.

A description of the course objectives, which you will be expected to achieve at the end

of each course.

Teaching methods that you will experience during the course. The methods include

Tutorials, Lectures, Skills / Practical, Presentations and Visit to Pharmaceutical

Industries. These learning methods should help you to achieve the course objectives.

Rules and regulations of semester examination.

Methods of assessments that will be held to determine your achievement of objectives.

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2. THE CURRICULUM

2.1 DURATION

Two semesters of the same duration (16-18 weeks) shall be offered in one academic year.

2.2 SEMESTER SCHEDULE

The schedule for classes will be displayed on the notice board at the start of the semester. You

must read the notice board for announcements and schedule.

2.3 COURSE NUMBER

Each course is identified by a number.

2.4 COURSE OBJECTIVE

All courses have defined objectives in terms of what students are expected to achieve on

completion of each course. Your academic experiences including learning methods and

assessment have been designed relevant to the objectives.

2.5 TEACHING METHODS

The following teaching methods/strategies are used to promote better understanding:

Presentations/ seminars

Lectures

Practical / Lab performances

Assignments

Field visits (hospital / pharmaceutical industry)

In addition to the above, students are also directed towards self-studies. The purpose of self-

directed study is to enhance the student’s ability towards understanding and conceptualization of

contents. This includes discussion with peers, searching internet and any resource that can help

them to increase their skills.

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3. WHOM TO CONTACT

Any queries or difficulties with the schedule, learning strategy should be directed to:

PRINCIPAL (IPS) Prof. Dr. Huma Ali

For further detail and clarification on academic policy, program rules & regulations, student

attendance and progress.

VICE PRINCIPAL (IPS) Prof. Dr. Huma Shareef

STUDENTS ADVISOR (IPS) Prof. Dr. Kiran Rafiq

STUDENT COUNCIL (JSMU) Dr. Ghazala Usman

HEAD OF ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE (IPS) Dr. Fozia Israr

3.1.1 HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Head of the departments of the following disciplines are

Department of Pharmaceutics Prof. Dr. Huma Ali

Department of Pharmacognosy Prof. Dr Huma Sharif

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Prof. Dr Kiran Rafiq

Department of Pharmacy Practice Dr. Sadaf Naeem

Department of Pharmacology Dr. Humera Anser

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3.1.2 ORGANOGRAM OF FACULTY

4. ATTENDANCE POLICIES

75% attendance is mandatory for each course.

Below 75%, student will not be allowed to sit in the exam of that particular course.

Any queries related to attendance will be entertained by the attendance committee.

Strict adherence to policy is observed.

5. PHARM.D CURRICULUM

5.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum will provide the student with an enhanced core of professional knowledge and

skills through enrichment of the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences, as well as

through practice experience. The curriculum will prepare students to be practitioners who are

mature in the clinical pharmacy practices. The curriculum has been developed by Pharmacy

Council of Pakistan (PCP) and Higher Education Commission (HEC). It is designed to produce

pharmacists who have the abilities and skills which are necessary to achieve outcomes related to:

Dean / Principal

HOD

Pharmaceutics

HOD

Pharmacology

HOD

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

HOD

Pharmacognosy

HOD

Pharmacy Practice

Student Advisor

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Providing pharmaceutical care to patients

Developing and managing medication distribution and control systems

Managing the Pharmacy

Promoting public health

Providing drug information and education

Providing technical aid to Pharmaceutical Industry and solving problems pertinent to

manufacturing of medicines

5.2 AREAS OF INSTRUCTION

In order to provide students with the opportunity to develop a strong foundation to build their

skills, the curriculum emphasizes eight major areas of instruction:

Industrial Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Pharmacology

Pharmacognosy

Pharmaceutical Quality Management

Pharmacy Practice

Clinical Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Technology

5.3 STUDENT’S PARTICIPATION

Students should work with patients, participate in patient care rounds, Industrial visits and attend

professional development conferences in various settings to develop a full understanding of

subject knowledge and product development.

Co-curricular activities are also a part of learning and students are encouraged to participate in

various programs such as student’s week in which they explore their talent in different sports

activities and declamation contest.

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6. SCHEME OF COURSES FOR 2ND YEAR PHARM.D

6.1 SEMESTER –I

COURSE NO SUBJECT Cr.Hr

401 Islamic Studies 3

403 Pharmacy Practice-IA (Pharmaceutical Mathematics) 3

405 Pharmaceutics-IIA (Dosage Form Sciences) [Theory] 3

407 Pharmaceutics-IIA (Dosage Form Sciences) [Lab] 1

409 Pharmaceutics-IIIA

Pharmaceutics Microbiology & Immunology [Theory] 3

411 Pharmaceutics-IIIA

Pharmaceutics Microbiology & Immunology [Lab] 1

413 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IA [Theory] 3

415 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IA [Lab] 1

417 Pharmacognosy-IA [Theory] 3

419 Pharmacognosy-IA [Lab] 1

Total Credit Hours 22

6.2 SEMESTER -II

COURSE NO SUBJECT Cr.Hr

402 Pakistan Studies 2

404 Pharmacy Practice-IB (Biostatistics) 3

406 Pharmaceutics-IIB (Dosage Form Sciences) [Theory] 3

408 Pharmaceutics-IIB (Dosage Form Sciences) [Lab] 1

410 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IB [Theory] 3

412 Pharmacology and Therapeutics-IB [Lab] 1

414 Pharmaceutics-IIIB

Pharmaceutics Microbiology & Immunology [Theory] 3

416 Pharmaceutics-IIIB

Pharmaceutics Microbiology & Immunology [Lab] 1

418 Pharmacognosy-IB [Theory] 3

420 Pharmacognosy-IB [Lab] 1

Total Credit Hours 21

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7. COURSE DETAILS

7.1 SEMESTER – I

7.1.1 ISLAMIC STUDIES

Course Objectives

Basic information about Quran (Concept, History, Uloom-ul- Quran).

Study of selected verses from different Surah in Quran (Surah: Al-Baqra,Al-Hujrat, Al-

Ihzab,Al-Inam, Al-Furqan, Al-Mominoon, Al-Hashr).

Seerat-e-Nabvi (S.A.W.W) [life in Makkah and Medina].

Introduction to Sunnah ( study of selected Hadith)

Introduction to Islamic Law and Jurisprudence (Shariah)

Study of Islamic social, political and economic systems.

Islamic History (periods of Khulfa-e-Rashida, Ummayyads and Abbasids).

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Basic information about Islamic studies.

A basic understanding of Islamic civilization.

Improvement in performing prayers and other worships.

Understanding the issues related to faith and religious life.

7.1.2 PHARMACY PRACTICE-IA (PHARMACEUTICAL MATHEMATICS)

Course Objective

Algebra (linear and quadratic equations, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progression,

permutations and computations, binomial theory).

Trigonometry

Analytical Geometry

Calculus (differential and integral).

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Course Outcomes


Students will be able to understand basic algebra and its applications in medicine.

They will be able to understand the derivations that are widely used in Pharmacokinetics

and Pharmacodynamics.

They will be able to predict, design and calculate models used in the study of

Pharmacokinetics.

It will help them to improve their calculations regarding calculation of doses, making

dilutions, putting formulas for simple mathematical operations.

7.1.3 PHARMACEUTICS-IIA (DOSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (THEORY)

Course Objectives

Introduction to dosage form, ingredients and product formulation.

Introduction to pharmaceutical calculations (commonly used systems in pharmacy,

interconversions, enlarging & reducing formulas, dilutions etc).

Galenical preparations (medicines that are made from natural sources).

Solvents used in Pharmaceutical preparations.

Oral solutions, elixir, syrups and spirits.

Oral suspensions, magmas, gels and emulsions.

Topical and transdermal drug delivery system.

Nasal, ophthalmic and otic preparations.

Course Outcomes

Students will be able to distinguish between different dosage forms with respect to their

physical form, route of administration, uses and basic ingredients in solid and liquid

dosage forms.

Students will be able to know about basic fundamentals of measurement and calculations

used in pharmacy.

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Students will have a brief knowledge of liquid dosage form with emphasis on advantages,

disadvantages, methods of preparation, uses and special considerations of all dosage

forms.

Students will explore all the basic solvents with their uses and properties to be used in

pharmaceutical preparations

After completing this course, student will have a tremendous knowledge of dosage forms,

basic differences in composition and applications in pharmaceutical industry.

7.1.4 PHARMACEUTICS-IIA (DOSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (LAB)


Prepare and dispense the following preparations (Syrups, Suspensions, Emulsions,

Glycerites, Spirits, Solutions, Linctus, Elixir and Paints).

Prepare proper labels and attach them to their respective containers.

Store the preparations properly.


IMMUNOLOGY (THEORY)

Course Objectives

General microbiology (introduction, history, scope, nomenclature and classification).

Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, moulds and protozoa).

Morphology, classification, infections and diseases related to each of these organisms.

Normal flora of skin, ear, nose and gut.

Microbiology of air, soil and water.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able to

Understand the scope of Microbiology and its applications in pharmaceutical sciences.

Basic difference between disease and infection.

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Difference between bacterial and viral infections.

Significance of microorganisms present in normal flora.

Significance of microorganisms present in air, water and soil.

Processes occurring in water treatment plant.


IMMUNOLOGY (LAB)

At the end of the course students will be able to:

Learn basic techniques and equipments used in microbiology lab.

Learn aseptic transfer of bacterial culture.

Different nutrient media for the growth of microorganisms.

Basic technique involved in staining of bacterial cells.

Simple and differential staining.

Study of growth factors required for bacteria.

7.1.7 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IA (THEORY)

Course Objectives

Basics of pharmacology, terminologies and concepts related to it.

Basic systems like ANS and GIT, their pathways, diseases and cure.

Drugs used in diseases related to the system and its classification.

Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic aspects, adverse effects, and Therapeutic uses of

each drug.

Course Outcomes

Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmaco-therapeutic agents for prevention

and treatment of various diseases.

Apply their knowledge to select dose, route of administration, precautions, and

contraindications with reference to the side effects and toxicology.

Determine the mechanism of drug action

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Select the pharmacological aspects of drugs used to treat ailment of different organ

systems of the body.

Appreciate the importance of drug discovery by preclinical and clinical trials.

Correlate pharmacology subject with the basis of therapeutics.

Apply the knowledge of drugs and its detailed description therapeutically in clinical case

scenario.

7.1.8 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IA (LAB)

After completing lab course, student will be capable of:

Handling animal properly without hurting them.

Administer dose with appropriate route of administration.

Determine the mechanism of drug action by administrating drug through different routes

and identifying their effects.

Discriminate the effect of drug from animal aggressive behavior.

Observe the therapeutic effects of administered drug.

7.1.9 PHARMACOGNOSY-IA (THEORY)

Course Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and well defined concept in the principle of Pharmacognosy

Defined the various fields of Pharmacognosy and the importance of interdisciplinary

approach of Pharmacognosy,

Modern concepts and scope of Pharmacognosy.

Terminology used in Pharmacognosy and definitions.

Defined various classifications of crude drugs, viz. alphabetical, chemical, taxonomical, and

pharmacological.

Official drugs & Un-official drugs.

Geographical & commercial origins, comparison between cultivation and wild sources of

drug.

Steps of commercial production of medicinal plants to the market i.e. Methods of

cultivation, collection, drying, storage, preservation and packing of crude drugs.

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Overview over the phyto-pharmaceutical available in the market.

Introduction to plant secondary metabolites, differences between primary & secondary

metabolites.

Quality assurance of medicinal plants either in entire or powdered forms of leaves, herbs,

bark and wood and their active constituents.

Knowledge to differentiate between different organs of an herb including flowers, fruits,

seeds, and subterranean organs, identify active constituents and adulterants.

Define adulteration and its various types i.e., inferiority, spoilage, admixture, sophistication

and substitution of crude drugs.

State methods for identification and evaluation of natural drugs, macro & micro-

morphologically, chemically, physically, and biologically.

General introduction to various plant families of medicinal importance; origin, main

diagnostic elements, active constituents and medicinal actions.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course student will be able to:

Understand the use of natural products in research and development of new drugs as well

as in disease prevention and treatment.

Understand the fundamental principles and their applications in the area of

Pharmacognosy

Know about different methods of cultivation, collection, drying, storage, preservation and

packing for commercial production of medicinal plants.

Differentiate between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages.

Classify the herbal drugs according to botanical origin, chemical constituents, and

medicinal activity

Recognize methods for identification of adulteration of the medicinal drug.

Distinguish between pharmacopoeial varieties and adulterants.

Recognize methods for identification of natural drugs, especially flowers, fruits, seeds,

leaves, barks, wood, and subterranean macro- and micro-morphologically and

chemically.

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Detect the active constituents of the medicinal plants (secondary metabolites).

Identify the diagnostic features that distinguish the various plant families.

7.1.10 PHARMACOGNOSY-IA (LAB)

This course, after completion, allows the student to:

Recognize and define crude drugs from various plants sources on the basis of

morphological and sensory characters according to their chemical structure and

biosynthetic pathway;

Identify powdered samples of crude drugs using Microscopic Evaluation

Associate medicinal compounds with their natural sources;

Use the European Pharmacopoeia in the area of herbal drug analysis;

Conduct basic qualitative and quantitative analysis of medicinal compounds in herbal

drugs and preparations.

7.2 SEMESTER – II

7.2.1 PAKISTAN STUDIES

Course Objectives

Pakistan History: Ideology of Pakistan with special reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan,

Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Factors leading to separation of Muslims in the sub-continent.

People and land: Indus valley civilization, advent of Muslims, topographical features of

Pakistan.

Government and politics in Pakistan: political and constitutional phases from 1947-till

date.

Current Pakistan: economy, society, ethnicity, foreign policies and future goals.

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Course Outcomes


Understand the historical perspective, government, politics, contemporary Pakistan and

its ideology.

Understand the current challenges and issues of Pakistan.

Understand the process of governance and national development.

7.2.2 PHARMACY PRACTICE-IB (BIOSTATISTICS)

Course Objectives

Description of statistics: definition, description and its applications in pharmaceutical

sciences.

Organizing and displaying data: variables, qualitative and quantitative variables,

diagrams, pictograms, histograms, bar charts etc

Summarizing data and variation: Mean median and mode, standard deviation and

variance.

Curve fitting

Probability

Simple regression and correlation

Test of hypothesis and significance

Student T, F and Chi square distribution

Analysis of variance

Statistical package: introduction to software like Minitab, SPSS etc

Course Outcomes


Interpret, organize and display data, using variables to predict and estimate sample size of

population.

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Understand the common statistical terms and their utilization in the presentation of data

in research articles.

Understand the statistical analysis and their use in medical and clinical studies.

Use software packages in presentation of data in research.

7.2.3 PHARMACEUTICS-IIB (DOSSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (THEORY)

Course Objectives

SUPPOSITORIES AND ENEMAS: Semi-solid preparations, Suppositories: Bases,

preparation, packaging and storage, Solutions/Enemas: preparation, packing & storage.

AEROSOLS, INHALATIONS AND SPRAYS: Aerosol: Principle, container and valve

assembly, propellants, filling, testing, packaging, labeling and storage. Inhalations:

Principle, container and valve assembly, propellants, filling, testing, packaging, labeling

and storage. Sprays: Principle, container and valve assembly, propellants, filling, testing,

packaging, labeling and storage.

POWDERS, CAPSULES, TABLET DOSAGE FORMS: Preparation of Powders,

mixing of powders, uses and packaging of powders, granules, effervescent granulated

salts. Hard gelatin capsules: capsule sizes, preparation of filled hard gelatin capsules. Soft

gelatin capsules, preparation and its application. Tablets: types, characteristics and

methods of preparation.

INTRODUCTION TO PARENTERALS: Official types of injections, solvents and

vehicles for injections, added substances.

A brief introduction to oral hygiene products.

Course Outcomes

This course will enable students to learn semisolid and solid dosage forms.

Student will have profound knowledge about aerosols, its principle, filling method,

method of preparation, test, different containers with advantages and disadvantages.

Students will get to know about the most important solid dosage forms including tablets,

capsules and powders with respect to their method of preparation, labeling, storage,

different tests and calculations encountered in manufacturing.

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Detailed account on parenterals will make student to go through the basic sterilization

processes, different tests, excipients used in parenterals, container and method of

preparation.

7.2.4 PHARMACEUTICS-IIB (DOSSAGE FORM SCIENCES) (LAB)


Prepare, dispense and label semisolid preparations such as cream, ointment and paste.

Prepare powders, enemas and suppositories.

Store the preparations properly.

7.2.5 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IB (THEORY)

Course Objectives

The course is designed to introduce the student with the pathophysiology and

management of cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine diseases, to enhance their

intellectual ability to solve the patient disease cases and to select appropriate medicine

according to the patient history.

Autocoids and their antagonist

Drugs acting on respiratory system

Drugs acting on cardiovascular system

Drugs acting on genitourinary system

Anti-anaemic drugs

Hormones

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be confident in

Developing patient case based assessment skills

Describing the quality use of medicines, issues surrounding the therapeutic agents in the

treatment of these diseases

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Developing clinical skills in the therapeutic management of these conditions

Continue to develop communication skills.

Providing patient – centered care to diverse patients using the evidence based medicine

Understanding the mechanism of drug action and its relevance in the treatment of

different diseases

7.2.6 PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS-IB (LAB)

At the end of the course student will be able to

Isolate different organs/tissues from the laboratory animals by simulated experiments

Recognize various receptor actions using isolated tissue preparation

Appreciate the correlation of pharmacology with related medical sciences

Understand the cell communication mechanism

Appreciate the newer targets of several disease conditions for treatment.


IMMUNOLOGY (THEORY)

Course Objectives

Industrial Microbiology: introduction to sterilization, disinfection and fermentation.

Immunology: introduction, classification, reactions and vaccination.

Factory and hospital hygiene including good manufacturing practices: control of

microbial contamination, introduction to cGMP.

Diseases: prevailing diseases of viruses and bacteria.

Course Outcomes


Understand the significance and role of microorganisms in food and pharmaceutical

industries.

Evaluate the immune response related to different bacteria and viruses.

Know the importance of vaccine and its role in controlling diseases.

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Understand the practices that are essential for hospital and factories.

Know about the control and prevention of diseases.


IMMUNOLOGY (LAB)


perform the sterility testing of pharmaceuticals

perform microbiological assays of vitamins and antibodies

Differentiate between disinfectant and antiseptic.

sterilization of glassware by different methods

7.2.9 PHARMACOGNOSY-IB (THEORY)

Course Objectives

To provide comprehensive knowledge about the crude drugs obtained from the various

Animal sources and their use in therapeutics and as excipients.

To discuss complete detail i.e. Sources, structure, preparation, description and uses of

Biologics including both active and passive immunizing Biologics (vaccines, toxins,

antitoxins, venoms, antivenoms, antiserums) as well as Biologics related to human blood.

Discussion about the various fibers of natural origin that are used in the preparation of

surgical dressings. Also to discuss the evaluation of these fibers according to the BPC

standards for dressings and sutures.

Pesticides of natural origin. Their classification, sources, and uses.

To discuss various types of plant growth regulators with special reference to plant

hormones; Auxins, Gibberellins, Abscisic acid and Cytokinins.

Introduction of Allergy, Allergens and Allergenic preparations. Study of poisonous plants

producing allergy with special reference to Pakistan. Also to take the case history of

allergic patients.

Enzymes obtained from natural sources including both phyto-enzymes as well as

enzymes of animal origin.

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Course Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able to;

Know the various drugs of animal origin with their necessary pharmacognostic details,

their therapeutic application and uses as formulation additives.

Know the Sources, structure, preparation, description and uses vaccines, toxins,

antitoxins, venoms, antivenoms, antiserums as well as Biologics related to human blood.

To identify various types of fibers of plants and animal origin those are used in making of

surgical dressings, bandages, sutures, and legatures and also to evaluate them according

to the standards.

To know various groups of natural pesticides, their sources, and uses in various fields.

Have knowledge about the plant hormones acting as growth regulators, their effects on

plant growth, and secondary metabolites.

To identify different kinds of allergies, allergens and poisonous plants. Can take the

patient’s case history. Preparation and use of Allergenic extracts.

To know the enzymes of plants and animal origin and their pharmaceutical and

therapeutical uses.

7.2.10 PHARMACOGNOSY-IB (LAB)

The course will end with student’s ability to:

Identify crude drugs obtained from various plant sources on the basis of morphological

and sensory characters.

Identify samples of crude drugs using Microscopic Evaluation.

Select an appropriate herb with information of its Science.

Classification of selected plant for medicinal use with their Phyto-chemistry

Their use in different fields according to their nature and biological potential.

Selection and applying of analytical methods and quality assurance in drug

manufacturing.

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8. EXAMINATION RULES & REGULATION, PHARM.D 1ST TO 5TH

PROFESSIONAL

The system of examination in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Jinnah Sindh Medical

University shall be based on semester system. The detailed rules and regulations are as follows.

8.1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

An academic year shall be divided into two semesters, each of 16 to 18 weeks duration.

8.2 COURSES

Each course (Theory or Practical) will have a number, a short title and number of Credit

Hours (Cr. Hrs). A number once denoted, shall not be changed even if course is

withdrawn or abolished.

8.3 TYPES OF EXAMINATIONS

8.3.1 MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS

Are conducted by Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences for theory papers.

Candidates repeating the year have to score fresh Midterm Examination marks for the

failed course (s). Previous Midterm Examination marks shall be cancelled.

Marks distribution for Midterm will be as follows

30 marks (40% MCQs and 60% Subjective)

8.3.2 SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Is conducted by Department of Examination, Jinnah Sindh Medical University.

The examination schedule is prerogative of the University; no changes would be

made once the schedule is announced. Any query related to examination should be

addressed to the Dean, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Controller of

Examination.

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8.3.3 SEMESTER MARKING CRITERIA

Semester marking criteria as per PCP Guidelines will be as follows;

40% of the written examinations should consist of multiple choice questions

(MCQs), and the rest 60% of the short structured essays, extended essays,

etc;

Midterm Examination 30 Marks will be added to Terminal Examination 70 Marks

obtained in that course for complete score.

Practical examination will be of 100 marks.

8.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Minimum 75% attendance in each course is mandatory as per PCP criteria.

Clearance of all University dues.

Students who do not meet the attendance requirement for one or more than one course(s).

He/She will be considered as NOT ELIGIBLE student to appear in the semester exam of

those courses.

8.5 PROMOTION RULES

Semesters may be termed as ODD (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th) and EVEN (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and

10th

).

ODD semester (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th) students who after appearing in Regular semester

examination, either declared pass or fail will be allowed promotion to EVEN (2nd

, 4th

, 6th

,

8th

, 10th

) semester.

Upon promotion to EVEN semester, students who have either passed or failed in ODD

semester examination, both will be allowed to appear in EVEN semester examination.

After announcement of EVEN (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th) semester examination result,

students of ODD and EVEN semesters will fall in the following groups.

a) Passed ODD (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th) and EVEN (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th) semesters.

b) Passed EVEN semester but failed in ODD semester.

c) Passed ODD semester but failed in EVEN semester.

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d) Failed in both semesters

Students under category b, c and d will be allowed RE-SIT examination of ODD (1st, 3rd,

5th

, 7th

, 9th) and EVEN (2nd

, 4th

, 6th

, 8th

, 10th) semesters simultaneously.

After announcement of re-sit examination result of both semesters, the students will be

bifurcated into the following groups.

1) Students who passed ODD (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th) and EVEN (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th)

semester examinations completely, they will promote to the next Year.

2) Students who failed in ODD or in EVEN semester or both examinations shall be

reverted i.e., termed back to and continue with junior batch.

Above group of students of Pharm. D after term back will repeat the failed subject(s) of any

semester with junior batch.

Points to remember:

Students of 10th

semester under category a will be declared to have passed Pharm. D

examination completely and shall be awarded degree.

Students under category b,c and d will be allowed RE-SIT examination of Ninth and Tenth

semester simultaneously.

After announcement of re-sit examination result of both Ninth and Tenth semesters, the students

will be bifurcated into the following groups.

1. Students who passed Ninth and tenth semester examinations completely, they will be

declared to have passed Pharm. D examination, and if cumulative CGPA obtained by

student is 2.45, He/She shall be awarded degree.

2. However in case of failures in either Ninth or Tenth semester they will continue to repeat

failure subjects with junior batch till they completely pass Pharm. D examination with

CGPA 2.45.

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Important Note:

Any students, who fail to pass the First Professional Exam in five chances availed or un-

availed, shall cease to pursue further Pharmacy Education as per PCP guideline.

a student who appears for examination in any subject and passes in theory but fails in

practical or vice versa, shall reappear only in theory or, as the case may be, in practical in

which he fails;

a student who appears for examination in any subject and fails both in theory as well as

practical, shall have to reappear in both theory and practical;

whatever may be the system of marking, for all examinations throughout Doctor of

Pharmacy Degree Course, the percentage of pass marks in each subject should not be

less than fifty per cent in theory and practical;

No grace mark should be allowed in any examination.

In case of failure of above mentioned criteria, a condition may be subjected at the

discretion of Vice Chancellor approval.

8.5.1 SEMESTER RETAKE EXAMINATION RULES:

Is conducted by the Jinnah Sindh Medical University Department of Examination.

Retake Examination of both semesters will be held at the end of each academic year.

In retake exam paper will be of 100 marks each (40% MCQs and 60% Subjective).

8.5.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR RE-SIT EXAMINATION

Failure of the semester Examination.

Student who remains absent in the semester Examination.

Student who has attendance less than 75% and having up to 60% in the course (s) will be

eligible to appear in the Re-sit Examination.

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8.6 DECLARATION OF RESULT

Result of Midterm Examination of each course signed by the course Incharge, Head of

the Department and the Dean, will displayed on the notice board of the Institute of

Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Result of Semester examination conducted by the University shall be announced by the

Controller of Examinations.

8.7 REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF PHARM. D DEGREE

A student must have passed all the prescribed courses, of 1st to 5th Professional.

A student must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.45 for the award of degree.

8.8 IMPROVEMENT OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE

A student who fails to achieve CGPA 2.45;

He/She shall be allowed to sit in the regular Semester Examination of the year to improve

his/her CGPA.

He/She shall also be allowed to sit in the Re-sit Examination in those courses only which

will be offered in the year.

He/She allowed to improve his/her CGPA by attempting the course(s) in which he/she

have secured C or C+ grade only in the regular and re-sit examination.

The best grade out of all attempts in that course(s) shall be included in the calculation of

CGPA.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the improvement of grades.

Note:

Regular students of 1st to 5

th year may also improve their CGPR by repeating only those

courses in which they have C or C+ grades in the Regular Examination of only previous year

courses. Or they may appear in the Re-sit Examination in those courses only which will be

offered in the year. No special exam will be held for improvement of grades. If any RE-

SIT may offer in case of failure students, then they may appear for improvement cases.

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8.9 EXTERNAL EXAMINER

There shall be external examiners in all practical courses examination.

8.10 ISSUANCE OF MARKS SHEET

The Department of Examination will issue mark sheet of Semester Examination.

GRADING SYSTEM

Numerical Grades Alphabetical Grades Grade Point

95-100 A+ 4.0

80-94 A 4.0

75-79 A- 3.7

70-74 B+ 3.3

65-69 B 3.0

60-64 B- 2.7

55-59 C 2.3

50-54 C- 2.0

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8.11.2 WHAT NOT TO DO

Do not bring into the examination hall any personal belongings, including mechanical or

electrical devices, backpacks, handbags, books, notes or study guide materials, calculators,

digital watches, watches with computer communication and / or memory capability,

electronic paging devices, recording or filming devices, radios, cellular telephones, food

and drinks. Only for specified subject/s (like mathematics, statistics, physical pharmacy,

Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics etc) special instruction will be given on use of

scientific calculator for examination.

Dot not make written notes or record in any way the contents of any examination. Any

notes found will be confiscated and reported for disciplinary action

Do not communicate with, seek aid from, or provide aid to any other examinee during the

examination.

Once you (students) start taking an examination, you cannot cancel that examination.

If the test is completed less than the time allotted then do not leave without seeking

permission from the staff present in the examination hall.

8.12 EVALUATION OF STUDENTS

In the middle of each semester a complete profile of continuous Assessment (Test

marks, Viva marks and attendance) of each course regularly delivered to their parents.

In case of unsatisfactory results in more than 3 courses, the student’s parents are asked

to visit to the Dean’s office.

A Parents / Teacher meeting is regularly called after the result of 1st term examination of

each year.

Continuous counseling and evaluation regarding the Examination / Attendance rules and

regulation of JSMU Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is carried out during each

semester.

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8.13 POLICY FOR UNFAIR MEANS (CHEATING) DURING EXAMINATION

The university operates a zero tolerance policy in relation to cheating or any unfair mean in

examinations whether theory or practical. The penalties for cheating are severe and are

described as follows

Taking unauthorized material into an exam: This will be regarded as attempted

deception. Unauthorized material includes any notes/documents on your person and non-

permitted equipment/devices (e.g. a prohibited model of calculator or an ipod or

cellphone). If after the exam has started it is discovered that you have unauthorized

material in your possession, including any information written on a part of your body or

on clothing, it will automatically be assumed that cheating has taken place.

The consequence will be immediate cancellation of paper with the award of a mark of

zero for the paper affected as the minimum penalty or cancellation of whole semester

papers along with fine or other penalty as maximum.

Talking or communicating with another student during an exam: You are not

allowed to talk or communicate in any way with another student whilst you are in the

exam room. Talking or communicating with another student during an exam may result

in you receiving a deduction in marks or confiscating paper immediately.

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