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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.