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Third Year

5th Semester

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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Biochemistry-1
Course Code:
PBC-311
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCS-253

This course is concerned with the study of cell ultrastructure and biological membranes, the chemistry and biological importance of amino acids & proteins, nucleotides & nucleic acids, and porphyrins & bile pigments. Derailed study of enzymes, metabolism of xenobiotics and mechanisms of digestion and absorption of nutrients are also elaborated. The laboratory work deals with the study of some biological secretions (e.g. milk, urine, saliva) and enzyme kinetics.

Academic Department: Biochemistry
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3 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Chemistry of Natural Products-1
Course Code:
PCG-321
Credit Hours:
4
Prerequisite:
PCG-222

The course deals with the basic knowledge of natural products, their structures and biosynthesis, isolation, purification and quantitative estimation of carbohydrates, volatile oils and bitter principles, in addition to their pharmacological actions and uses.

Academic Department: Pharmacognosy
Recommended Text Book:
 Pharmacognosy, Trease & Evans, Saunders (Latest Edition)

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1 2.5 20 20 30 30 -

Course Title: Chromatography & Methods of Separation
Course Code:
PCG-323
Credit Hours:
2
Prerequisite:
PCG-222

This course deals with chromatography procedures, with special emphasis on the following topics: GLC. HPLC. IEC, GFD, affinity chromatography and other advanced chromatographic techniques. This course covers the fore mentioned techniques from the following aspects; theory, apparatus, types of detectors, methods of derivatization in Gas and Liquid chromatography, methods of complexation in IEC, qualitative and quantitative measurements of natural products.

Academic Department:  Pharmacognosy
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1 - 25 25 - 50 -

Course Title: Pathophysiology
Course Code:
 PCL-331
Credit Hours:
1
Prerequisite:
 PCL-232

Pathophysiology is important for knowing disease-induced physiological changes.

Academic Department: Pharmacology
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmaceutics-3
Course Code:
PCT-361
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCT-262

This course allows students to know-how of the design, formulation, manufacture and evaluation of a number of parenteral and sterile dosage forms which requires the pharmacist to understand the details of the sterile area, sterilization techniques and quality control of parenterals.

Academic Department: Pharmaceutics
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: General Microbiology
Course Code:
PMB-371
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PMB-272

The knowledge of ecology, classification and properties of microorganisms is very essential for combating the infectious diseases.

Academic Department: Microbiology
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6th Semester

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L P Q M P W O
2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Biochemistry-2
Course Code:
PBC-312
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
 PBC-311

This course includes normal metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, as well as integration of metabolism during feeding and fasting cycle. Metabolism in different organs and classification of hormones according to their mechanism of action are also described. The laboratory work deals with the study of gastric digestion, blood parameters as well as assessment of disorders of plasma proteins, minerals, purines and lipid metabolism.

Academic Department: Biochemistry
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Chemistry of Natural Products-2
Course Code:
PCG-324
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PBC-321

More than 30% of medicinally useful agents are derived from natural products. Therefore pharmacists should acquire adequate knowledge of these important drugs of natural origin; particularly alkaloids, glycosides and unorganized products.

Academic Department: Pharmacognosy
Recommended Text Book:
Pharmacognosy, Trease & Evans, Saunders (Latest Edition)

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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmacology-1
Course Code:
PCL-333
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCL-333

The general principals of pharmacology are presented; such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, receptor theory, drug interactions, pharmacogenetics and principals of therapeutics. This is followed by a comprehensive study of the pharmacodynamics, toxicological actions and therapeutic uses of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system and neuromuscular junction, renal and cardiovascular function and autacoids.

Academic Department:  Pharmacology
Recommended Text Book:
Brody's Human Pharmacology, Molecular to Clinical; Minneman KP, Larner J, Wecker L, Brody TM; Elsevier Mosby (Latest Edition)

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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Course Code:
PCT-362
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCT-361

The course deals with the basic principles of drug absorption and various parameters affecting bioavailability of drug. Drug design & formulation requires a presumptive study of bioavailability and biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics.

Academic Department: Pharmaceutics
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Medical Microbiology
Course Code:
PMB-372
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PMB-371

The knowledge of microbiological aspects of infectious diseases is very helpful in disease curing. Facing epidemic diseases requires a thorough knowledge about its etiology.

Academic Department: Microbiology
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1 - 25 25 - 50 -

Course Title: Immunology
Course Code:
PMB-374
Credit Hours:
1
Prerequisite:
PMB-371

Immunity represents the backbone of primary disease treatment. Studying immunity gives a picture of antigen antibody reactions and hypersensitivity responses.

Academic Department: Microbiology
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