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2019 - 2018 Course Specification
University : Minia Faculty : Pharmacy
Department : clinical pharmacy Pharmaceutics
1- Administrative Information Course Title: Dosage forms-
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Code: PT505 Academic Year/level:
5
thsemester Department(s) offering the
course:
Clinical pharmacy
Lecture : 2hrs/week ( x12 week= 24hrs/year) Tutorial :
Practical : 2 hrs/week ( x12 week~24hrs/year) Total : 48 hr/year
2- Aims (Module purpose)
Understanding the principles of different dosage forms design, and the role of excipients.3- Overall aims of Course:
A- Knowledge and Understanding
a1- Memorize the formulation of different dosage forms, principles of dosage form design, embracing controlled, targeted and advanced drug delivery systems. In addition to the physicochemical principles for understanding the preformulation and formulation processes and the properties of materials used for delivery of biologically active molecules.
B- Intellectual Skills:
b1- Select from different tools the one that can help in reaching final solving of the pharmaceutical problems.b2- Gain the skills for creativity and innovation in scientific research.
b3- Calculate and adjust dosage and dose regimen of medications as well as interpretation, compounding and dispensing of prescriptions
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C- Professional and Practical Skills:
C1- Advise OTC medications, tell the patients about the most important adverse and toxic effects of drugs and to experiment and interpret the result
D- General and transferable skills:
D1- Assess and update his scientific background frequently.
D2- Work in a team, and team's leadership in various professional contexts.
D3- Gain essential computer skills, presentation skills, research skills, and self-learning
D4- Use different sources to obtain information and knowledge.
4- Course Contents:
No. of hours/w Practical
24 hr Lecture
24 hr Topic
4 4
Tablets
( practical: tablet formulation , tablet quality control)
2 -
2 Capsules
2 -
4 Injections
2 -
6 Ophthalmic preparation
2 -
2 Microencapsulation process
2 -
2 Radioactive pharmaceutical
2 -
4 Preformulation study
2 -
4 Controlled drug release
4 2
Effervescent granules
(practical :Formulation of plain and medicated effervescent granules )
4 4
Cosmetics
(practical: vanish cream ,cold cream
4 14
OTC
(practical: Hemorrhoids, Acne ,burns ,cystitis,
Anthelmentics ,constipation , diarrhea, common cold, allergic rhinitis ,hair products, foot care products and peptic ulcer)
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Matrix I- Coverage of the course ILOs by different topics
general and transferable -
D
s
skill C- Professional and
practical skills:
B- Intellectual skills:
Knowledge -
A and Understanding
Topics
D4 D3 D2 C1 D1
B2 B3 B1
A1
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● Tablets
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Capsules
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Injections
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Ophthalmic
preparation
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Microencapsulation
process
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Radioactive
pharmaceutical
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Preformulation
study
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Modulated-release
drug
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Delivery system
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Effervescent
granules
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Cosmetics
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● OTC
5- Teaching and Learning
Methods:
Lecture: Computer, data show, white board, marker
Practical: White board, marker, laboratory chemicals,
Tablet molds, sieves and digital balance and case study.
Research groups
Matrix II- Coverage of the course ILOs by different learning methods
s
general and transferable skill -
C- Professional and D practical skills:
B- Intellectual skills:
Knowledge and -
A
Understanding
Teaching and learning
methods A1 B1 B2 B3 C1 D1 D2 D3 D4
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● Lecture
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● Practical ●
lessons
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● Research ●
groups
4 6- Teaching and
Learning Methods:
to Students with Limited Capacity
There is no current methods used for student with limited capacity
7- Student Assessment:
Student Assessment Methods:
7.1 Written examination to assess the ability of student to understand the theoretical courses.
7.2 Oral examination to assess the ability of student to explain and solve problems.
7.3 Practical examination to assess the ability of student to deal with practical problems
7.4 Assignments to assess the ability to write a scientific report.
Matrix III- Measuring the achievement of the course ILOs by different assessment methods
s
general and transferable skill -
C- Professional and D practical skills:
B- Intellectual skills:
Knowledge and -
A
Understanding
Assessment method
D4 D3
D2 D1 C1
B3 B2
B1 A3
A2 A1
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● Written
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● ● Oral
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● Practical
Weighting of Assessment:
Written exam 50 %
Periodical exam 10 %
Practical exam 25 %
Oral exam 15 %
Total 100%
- List of References:
A- Course Notes Notes prepared by staff members of pharmaceutics Deparment , faculty of pharmacy- Minia university
B- Essential Books: Hand book of controlled release systems1 C- Recommended
Books:
Ophthalmic drug delivery systems
D- Periodicals, Web sites, etc.
www.sciencedirect.com
Course Coordinator: Head of Department Dr/ Amal Kamal Hussien Dr/ amal kamal hussin
