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Fourth Year

7th Semester

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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Clinical Biochemistry
Course Code:
PBC-411
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PBC-312

This course deals with the study of biochemical changes associated with disorders of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and endocrine functions. Clinical enzymolgy, evaluation of liver and kidney functions and disturbances in acid-base and electrolyte balance were described and discussed in view of clinical laboratory data. Further information on techniques and applications of molecular biology, cancer biology and advances in clinical biochemistry will be elaborated.

Academic Department: Biochemistry
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmacology-2
Course Code:
PCL-431
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCL-332

This course is a continuation of pharmacology-1. Major emphasis is placed on the pharmacology of drugs affecting the central nervous system, the gastrointestinal functions, the blood and blood forming elements, as well as the drugs acting locally.

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 - 25 25 - 50 -

Course Title: Hospital Pharmacy
Course Code:
PCP-441
Credit Hours:
2
Prerequisite:
PCT-362

This course is to acquaint the student to different pharmacy services within the hospital and methods of drug distribution, patient counseling and I.V. admixture unit and accustom the student to problems encountered by the hospital pharmacist.

Academic Department: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmaceutical Chemistry-1
Course Code:
PCS-451
Credit Hours:
4
Prerequisite:
PCS-253

The first part of the course comprises the role of the physical and chemical properties on the pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic phases of drug action, drug biotransformation and elimination. The second part of the course is coverage of the chemistry of different drug groups classified on the bases of their pharmacological activities. For each group of drugs, a study of their chemical structure in relation to activity, methods of synthesis, molecular mode of action and principles of analysis are considered.

Academic Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Recommended Text Book:
Wilson & Gisvoid's Textbook of Organic Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; John Block; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Latest Edition)

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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Course Code:
PMB-471
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PMB-372

Quality assurance of medical products microbiological load is very important for good quality medicines and products. Production of sterile products requires thorough knowledge about technologies of sterilization and laboratory evaluation of antimicrobial agents.

Academic Department: Microbiology
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1 - 25 25 - 50 -

Course Title: Public Health
Course Code:
PMB-473
Credit Hours:
1
Prerequisite:
PMB-374

Study the main sources of epidemic diseases and sources of contamination and methods of prevention of those diseases to get the best of health care.

Academic Department: Microbiology
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Course Title: Elective Course-1
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8th Semester

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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmacology-3
Course Code:
PCL-432
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCL-431

The course deals with the principles of chemotherapy of microbial diseases, neoplastic diseases and parasitic infestation with emphasis on the properties of drugs and the patient factors that influence the therapeutic events. The mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, side effects and toxicity of major types of chemotherapeutic agents are considered. A part pf the course is devoted to the study of hormones and hormone antagonists as drugs.

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: Toxicology & Forensic Chemistry
Course Code:
PCL-434
Credit Hours:
3
Prerequisite:
PCL-431

The general part of the course deals with the study of the mechanisms of toxicity, toxic manifestations, management and treatment of intoxication of the commonly used drugs and environmental chemicals.

Academic Department: Pharmacology
Recommended Text Book:
 Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons; Klaassen CD, McGraw-Hill (Latest Edition) , Dreisbach's Handbook of Poisoning, preventions, diagnosis and treatment; True B-L, Dreisbach RH; Parthenon Publishing (Latest Edition)

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2 - 25 25 - 50 -

Course Title: Pharmacy Practice & Community Pharmacy
Course Code:
PCP-442
Credit Hours:
2
Prerequisite:
PCP-441

This course builds on the administrative, managerial and human resource principals with specific application to managing and owning a pharmacy practice community. By means of lectures, case studies and assigned readings, students will explore a range topics and issues relevant to managing a pharmacy practice as a business.

Academic Department: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Clinical Pharmacy
Course Code:
PCP-444
Credit Hours:
 3
Prerequisite:
PCP-441

Student with an integrated approach to the formulation of valid clinical impression based on patient presentation, supporting clinical, and laboratory data.
To develop the student's ability to identify problems and to reach logical decisions taking into account the patient's total picture.
For a specific disease state, the student should be able to select the drug of choice, other commonly used drugs for such condition, managing and monitoring adverse drug reactions.

Academic Department: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
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2 - 25 25 - 50 -

Course Title: Pharmacy Administration
Course Code:
PCP-446
Credit Hours:
2
Prerequisite:
None

The course covers basic management and accounting principles for community and hospital practice regarding apace management, location analysis and advertising.

Academic Department: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice
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2 2.5 15 15 30 30 10

Course Title: Pharmaceutical Chemistry-2
Course Code:
PCS-452
Credit Hours:
 3
Prerequisite:
PCS-451

This course is a continuation of pharmaceutical Chemistry-1. The chemistry of the other drug groups is covered; such as: Drugs acting on autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, local anesthetics, in addition to analgesic drugs including narcotic, non-narcotic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-histaminic agents. A comprehensive demonstration of the different methods used and updated applied for development of new drugs is included.

Academic Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Recommended Text Book:
Wilson & Gisvoid's Textbook of Organic Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; John Block; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Latest Edition)

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Course Title: Elective Course-2
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