INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL

SCIENCES

JINNAH SINDH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

STUDENT HAND BOOK

Pharm. D 1st 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 1ST

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 ENGLISH-A (FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH).................................................................. 7

7.1.2 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IA (ORGANIC) (THEORY) .......................... 7

7.1.3 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IA (ORGANIC) (LAB) .................................. 8

7.1.4 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIA (BIOCHEMISTRY) (THEORY) ............. 8

7.1.5 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIA (BIOCHEMISTRY) (LAB) ..................... 9

7.1.6 PHYSIOLOGY-A (THEORY) ................................................................................... 10

7.1.7 PHYSIOLOGY-A (LAB) ........................................................................................... 10

7.1.8 PHARMACEUTICS-IA (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (THEORY) .......................... 11

7.1.9 PHARMACEUTICS-IA (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (LAB) .................................. 11

7.1.10 ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY (THEORY) ....................................................... 12

7.1.11 ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY (LAB) ............................................................... 12

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

7.2.1 ENGLISH-B (COMMUNICATION & WRITING SKILLS) .................................... 13

7.2.2 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IB (ORGANIC) (THEORY) ........................ 13

7.2.3 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IB (ORGANIC) (LAB) ................................ 14

7.2.4 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIB (BIOCHEMISTRY) (THEORY) ........... 15

7.2.5 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIB (BIOCHEMISTRY) (LAB) ................... 15

7.2.6 PHARMACEUTICS-IB (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (THEORY) .......................... 16

7.2.7 PHARMACEUTICS-IB (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (LAB)................................... 16

7.2.8 PHYSIOLOGY-B (THEORY) ................................................................................... 17

7.2.9 PHYSIOLOGY-B (LAB) ........................................................................................... 17

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

TO 5TH

PROFESSIONAL ....................................................................................................................... 18

8.1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................................ 18

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8.2 COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 18

8.3 TYPES OF EXAMINATIONS ...................................................................................... 19

8.3.1 MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS .................................................................................. 19

8.3.2 SEMESTER EXAMINATION .................................................................................. 19

8.3.3 SEMESTER MARKING CRITERIA ........................................................................ 19

8.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR SEMESTER EXAMINATION ..................................................... 19

8.5 PROMOTION RULES .................................................................................................. 20

8.5.1 SEMESTER RETAKE EXAMINATION RULES: ................................................... 22

8.5.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR RE-SIT EXAMINATION ......................................................... 22

8.6 DECLARATION OF RESULT ..................................................................................... 22

8.7 REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF PHARM. D DEGREE .............................. 22

8.8 IMPROVEMENT OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE ..................................................... 23

8.9 EXTERNAL EXAMINER ............................................................................................. 23

8.10 ISSUANCE OF MARKS SHEET ................................................................................. 24

8.11 ADVICE FOR STUDENTS .......................................................................................... 24

8.11.1 WHAT TO DO ....................................................................................................... 24

8.11.2 WHAT NOT TO DO .............................................................................................. 24

8.12 EVALUATION OF STUDENTS .................................................................................. 25

8.13 POLICY FOR UNFAIR MEANS (CHEATING) DURING EXAMINATION ............ 25

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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:

Providing pharmaceutical care to patients

Developing and managing medication distribution and control systems

Dean / Principal

HOD

Pharmaceutics

HOD

Pharmacology

HOD

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

HOD

Pharmacognosy

HOD

Pharmacy Practice

Student Advisor

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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 1ST YEAR PHARM.D

6.1 SEMESTER –I

COURSE NO SUBJECT Cr.Hr

301 English A (Functional English) 3

303 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IA (Organic) [Theory] 3

305 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IA (Organic) [Lab] 1

307 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIA (Biochemistry) [Theory] 3

309 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIA (Biochemistry) [Lab] 1

311 Physiology-A [Theory] 3

313 Physiology-A [Lab] 1

315 Pharmaceutics-IA (Physical Pharmacy) [Theory] 3

317 Pharmaceutics-IA (Physical Pharmacy) [Lab] 1

319 Anatomy and Histology [Theory] 3

321 Anatomy and Histology [Lab] 1

Total Credit Hours 23

6.2 SEMESTER -II

COURSE NO SUBJECT Cr.Hr

302 English B (Communication & Writing skills) 3

304 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IB (Organic) [Theory] 3

306 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IB (Organic) [Lab] 1

308 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIB (Biochemistry) [Theory] 3

310 Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IIB (Biochemistry) [Lab] 1

312 Pharmaceutics-IB (Physical Pharmacy) [Theory] 3

314 Pharmaceutics-IB (Physical Pharmacy) [Lab] 1

316 Physiology-B [Theory] 3

318 Physiology-B [Lab] 1

Total Credit Hours 19

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7. COURSE DETAILS

7.1 SEMESTER – I

7.1.1 ENGLISH-A (FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH)

Course Content

Basic grammar

Correct use of parts of speech

Sentence structure (kinds of sentences, subject verb agreement)

Punctuation and spelling

Reading comprehension

Creative writing (paragraph, narrative, descriptive)

Summary writing etc.

Objectives

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

Develop fluency in speaking and presenting ideas without hesitation

Correct usage of grammar and punctuation.

Skim, interpret and describe phrases with reference to context

Writing ideas with detail, clarity and chronological order.

7.1.2 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IA (ORGANIC) (THEORY)

Course Content

Concept of chemical bonding and hybridization

Aromatic and aliphatic compounds

Stereochemistry

Isomerism

Functional groups

Orientation in benzene ring

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Objectives

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

explain, differentiate, and draw structures of isomers

Identify functional groups, their preparation, common reactions

describe hybridization on the basis of carbon atom

Substitute in benzene ring and different reactions associated with benzene

7.1.3 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IA (ORGANIC) (LAB)

Objectives

At the end of the course students will be able to

Determine the acidic, basic or neutral nature of organic compound

Identify aromatic /non-aromatic compound

Determine solubility of organic compound

Identify elements in organic compounds

Identify functional groups

7.1.4 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIA (BIOCHEMISTRY) (THEORY)

Course Content

Carbohydrates their structure, properties, classification and importance

Proteins and amino acids, their structure, properties, classification and importance

Lipids their structure, nomenclature and importance

Enzymes, nucleic acid, vitamins and hormones

Pharmaceutical application of enzymes , vitamins and hormones.

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Objectives

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

Describe carbohydrates with respect to isomers and enantiomers.

Describe optical activity of carbohydrates and biological significance

Describe structure of protein with respect to acidic basic or neutral characteristics

Explain Essential and non-essential amino acids and biological significance of proteins

Explain Lipids and its composition, role of lipids in human body.

Discuss Nucleic acids and their role in inheritance, genetic makeup synthesis of RNA and

DNA.

7.1.5 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIA (BIOCHEMISTRY) (LAB)

Objectives

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

Perform the following:

i. Qualitative analysis of Carbohydrates

ii. Qualitative analysis of Proteins

iii. Qualitative analysis of Lipids

Estimate the following:

i. Blood glucose.

ii. Blood cholesterol.

iii. Uric acid in serum

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7.1.6 PHYSIOLOGY-A (THEORY)

Course Content

To learn physiological processes which are the basis of patho-physiology of various diseases and

their ultimate link with pharmacology for their treatment. Following topics will be taught

Basic cell

Nerve and muscle physiology

Nervous system

Special senses

Endocrinology

Objectives

At the end of the course student must be able to describe

Cell, organelles their function and importance

Genetic information and protein synthesis

Discuss the structure and functional properties of skeletal muscles & NMJ.

Explain the series of steps involved in excitation and contraction coupling in skeletal

muscle.

Explain special senses and describe the structures, mechanisms and pathways involved in

perception of light, sound & taste.

Describe the structure and mechanism and pathways involved in movement of eyeballs.

Physiology and function of nervous system, Autonomic system etc.

7.1.7 PHYSIOLOGY-A (LAB)

Objectives

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

Determine the following:

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i. Visual acuity

ii. Near or far vision

iii. Field of vision

Prepare nerve muscle of frog

Demonstrate spinal reflexes

7.1.8 PHARMACEUTICS-IA (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (THEORY)

Course Content

Introduction to pharmacy

Scope and history of pharmacy

Contribution of Muslim scientists

Study of physico-chemical processes such as precipitation and crystallization.

Study of Micromeritics and their application in pharmacy.

Objectives

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

Describe the scope of pharmacy with respect to hospital, retail, forensic, industrial and

pharmaceutical education.

Explain the Importance of different official books in pharmacy

Describe and explain different pharmaceutical physicochemical processes such as

distillation, deliquescence, efflorescence and their application in Pharmacy.

7.1.9 PHARMACEUTICS-IA (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (LAB)

Objectives

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

Perform the following: Simple distillation, steam distillation, crystallization and

sublimation

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Particle size analysis

Determine angle of repose & the effect of glidant on powder flow

Prepare buffer, calibration of pH meter & Perform centrifugation

Determine porosity of powders

7.1.10 ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY (THEORY)

Course Content

Introduction to anatomy and description of basic anatomical terms (cell, tissue, organ,

system).

Structure of cell and types of tissue

Students will learn description of cells of Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Alimentary,

Urinary, Reproductive, Endocrine, and Nervous system.

Principles of Histology

Objectives

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

describe basic unit of human body cell, its structure, organelles, composition etc

differentiate different types of tissues

Differentiate between different cells and their function.

describe the Staining techniques of tissues

7.1.11 ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY (LAB)

Objectives

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

Demonstrate the preparation & staining of slides

Perform Histological examination of slides of different tissues and organ system.

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7.2 SEMESTER – II

7.2.1 ENGLISH-B (COMMUNICATION & WRITING SKILLS)

Course Content

Focus on business/technical writing

Report writing

Academic writing

Presenting ideas

Use of resources for presentation

Objectives

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

Write application, letters (formal/informal)

Develop CV/ resume

Write argumentative essays and proposal for grants.

Have an idea about writing research paper

7.2.2 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IB (ORGANIC) (THEORY)

Course Content

Preparation and properties of medicinally important Heterocyclic Compounds such as

pyrol, furan, thiophene, pyridine, pyrimidine and pyrazine

Preparation and properties of heterocyclic compounds in which benzo-ring is fused with

five and six membered ring containing one hetero atom; Indole, Quinoline and

Isoquinoline

Organic Reaction Mechanism: Arndt-Eistert reaction, Baeyer-Villiger oxidation, Diels

Alder reaction; Grignard’s reaction, Metal Hydride reduction and Wolff Kishner

reduction, Friedel Craft’s reaction, Perkin reaction, Cannizzaro’s reaction, Mannich

reaction

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Introduction: Generation, stability and Reaction of the following Intermediates;

Carbocations, Carbanions, Carbenes, Nitrenes, Benzynes. Type of reactions: An

Overview. Free radicals: Free radical scavengers and their applications

Pinacol-Pinacolone, Wagner-Meerwein, Wolff, Hofmann and Beckmann rearrangements

Condensation reaction (Aldol condensation, Favorskii rearrangement, Wittig

rearrangement)

Objectives

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

Draw, interpret and differentiate among the above mentioned reactions.

Draw covalent bonds and position of carbon in structures.

7.2.3 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IB (ORGANIC) (LAB)

Objectives

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

Prepare the following:

i. Benzoic acid from benzamide

ii. Salicylic acid by hydrolysis of Aspirin

iii. Iodoform from Acetone

iv. Benzoyl derivatives of Phenol and Aniline

v. Nitrobenzene and Dinitrobenzene

vi. Picric acid

Identify the above prepared compounds by chemical tests

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7.2.4 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIB (BIOCHEMISTRY) (THEORY)

Course Content

Metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and amino acids

Principles of bioenergetics, electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation

Role of vitamins and hormones in human body

Gene expression

Introduction to clinical chemistry

Objectives

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

Describe metabolic pathways and relate them to human systems

Apply clinical chemistry in daily life

7.2.5 PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY-IIB (BIOCHEMISTRY) (LAB)

Objectives

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

Estimate the following:

i. Blood Bilirubin

ii. Total Serum Proteins

iii. Alkaline Phosphatase

iv. Creatinine

v. Glucose In Urine

vi. Ketone Bodies In Urine

vii. Protein In Urine

viii. Bile Salts In Urine

Perform urine analysis.

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7.2.6 PHARMACEUTICS-IB (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (THEORY)

Course Content

Introduction to Rheology, concept, properties of rheological materials, graphical

representation of rheological properties

Different extraction processes and their application in pharmacy

Physicochemical characteristics of drugs

Kinetic principles and stability testing

Rate and order of reactions

Emulsions, phase system and colloids

Objectives

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

Explain different types of flow and their graphical representation

Interpret different physic-chemical properties of drugs such as pH, solubility and

ionization.

Explain zero, first and second order of reactions

Describe role of surface active agents in emulsions and colloids.

7.2.7 PHARMACEUTICS-IB (PHYSICAL PHARMACY) (LAB)

Objectives

At the end of this course, the students should be able to

Determine density & specific gravity of various liquids.

Prepare different percentage dilutions of sugar & ethanol.

Effect of temperature on density & specific gravity by using water bath.

Calculate surface tension.

Describe the effect of temperature on surface tension.

Describe the effect of suspending agents and surface tension.

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Determine CMC

Calculate different viscosities by using Ostwald U-tube viscometer

Calculate viscometer constant.

7.2.8 PHYSIOLOGY-B (THEORY)

Course Content

Understanding of human coordinated systems, circulatory system, blood heart and capillaries

Cardiovascular diseases

Respiratory system

Excretory system

Reproduction and body’s defense mechanism

Digestive system

Regulatory system and growth

Objectives

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

Explain every component of the above mentioned topics

describe Diseases related with each system

discuss Their function and regulation

state the normal ranges of each component in human body etc

7.2.9 PHYSIOLOGY-B (LAB)

Objectives

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

Estimate the following:

i. Hemoglobin concentration in Human blood

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ii. Bleeding time.

iii. Clotting time.

Determine the following:

i. Differential Leukocyte count

ii. ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate)

iii. Platelet count

iv. Blood group

v. PEFR (Peak Expiratory flow rate)

vi. Red Blood cell count

vii. Total leukocyte count

viii. Vital capacity of pulmonary system in relation to posture and standard values

(Spirometery)

Record arterial pulses, blood pressure & ECG (Electrocardiogram)

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

8.9 EXTERNAL EXAMINER

There shall be external examiners in all practical courses examination.

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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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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.

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-

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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.