1101113

Chemistry for Pharmacy

2-3:3

The general chemistry course introduces pharmacy students to the basic concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure; periodic table; electronic distribution of the atoms; the mole concept; stoichiometric calculations; solutions; acids and bases; buffers, chemical bonding, molecular structures and intermolecular interactions and the properties of liquids and solids. This course also includes practical experiments.

Prerequisite:None.

1102114

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3-0:3

Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the first of a two-course sequence examining the structure, function, and interdependence of the human body systems. This course provides a comprehensive study of the cell biology, the structures and properties of the body tissue and the anatomy and physiology of organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and lymphatic systems. In conjunction with classroom instruction, students will apply knowledge from the classroom to critical thinking application exercises.

Prerequisites:None.

1103110

Pharmaceutical Calculations

0-3:1

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to accurately perform a variety of pharmaceutical calculations required to prepare and dispense medications. Emphasis will be placed on basic computations, use of measuring tools, dosage computations, compounding calculation, interpreting prescriptions & medication orders and medical abbreviations & conversions. Topics covered also include electrolytes solutions, isotonic & buffer solutions, and selected calculations involving active drug moiety, contemporary compounding, intravenous infusions, and parenteral nutrition calculations.

Prerequisites:None.

1102120

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3-0:3

Human Anatomy and Physiology II is a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I examining the interdependence of the human body systems and their contribution to the maintenance of the body homeostasis. This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. In conjunction with classroom instruction, students will apply knowledge from the classroom to critical thinking application exercises.

Prerequisites:1102114

1103121

Microbiology

2-3:3

This course covers fundamental features of microbiology related to bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, Interaction between pathogens and host responses, principles of microbial pathogenicity, epidemiology. Mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents and antibiotic resistance will be overviewed. the course covers the microbial contamination and infection control of pharmaceutical drugs. Microbial spoilage, sources of contamination, contamination control, chemical disinfectants, antiseptics, preservatives, sterilization procedures and sterility assurance are discussed.

Prerequisites: 1102114

1101120

Organic Chemistry I

3-0:3

This course introduces students to the chemistry of organic compounds, their properties, synthesis, reactions, and nomenclature. The functional groups covered in this course include, alkane, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, and ketones. Moreover, chemical reaction and stereochemistry will be discussed.

Prerequisites: 1101113

1102230

Pathophysiology

3-0:3

Pathophysiology course covers the basic mechanisms of disease, specifically mechanisms of cell injury, cell death, inflammation and healing, neoplasia, fluid/electrolytes/acid-base imbalances as well as physiology of pain. These principles are then applied to dysfunction of the major organ systems (covered in the integrated therapeutic courses).

Prerequisites:1102120

1101230

Organic Chemistry II

2-3:3

This course is a continuation of organic chemistry I. It introduces students to the chemistry of organic compounds, their properties, synthesis, reactions, and nomenclature. The functional groups covered in this course include amines, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acids derivatives as well as condensations, and substitution of carbonyl compounds; selected classes of 5 & 6-membered ring heterocyclic compounds, their reactions, synthesis, and applications in drugs. This course also introduces NMR and IR spectroscopic techniques. This course also includes practical experiments that allow students to master the synthetic methodologies related to some functional groups preparation, their purification, separation, and structure elucidation.

Prerequisites: 1101120

1104230

Biostatistics

2-0:2

This course covers the descriptive statistics and its use in medical research. Normality check and its importance. Inference statistics and hypothesis testing (t-test, paired t-test, chi square, ANOVA, etc.). Linear andlogisticstatistics and modeling will be also discussed. Application on real medicaldatausing SPSS software.

Prerequisites: None.

1103230

Dosage Forms I

2-3:3

This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of physical pharmacy related to solubility and solutions, surface tension and interfacial phenomena, in addition to rheology and flow properties of liquids and semisolids. The rest of the course deals with the formulation of pharmaceutical oral solutions such as syrups and elixirs and different types of semisolid (disperse) dosage forms such as suspensions, emulsions, micro emulsions, gels, ointments, creams, aerosols and foams.

Prerequisites: 1103110.

1103240

Dosage Forms II

2-3:3

This course provides the students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in pharmaceutical technology and unit operations in the manufacture of solid dosage forms. The formulation principles, role of excipients, production, manufacturing methods, machinery, stability, packaging, evaluation, and use of pharmaceutical solid dosage forms such as powders, granules, hard gelatin capsules, soft gelatin capsules, tablets, and modified-release dosage forms. The formulation of suppositories will be discussed.

Prerequisites: 1103230

1101240

Biochemistry

2-3:3

The subject will introduce the basic concepts of biochemistry and their application to biology and chemistry focused on interactions with humans or applied uses. This approach is designed to integrate the concepts of biochemistry and discourage routine learning. The specific topics that will be addressed are as follows: Structure and molecular properties of biomolecules. Receptors, hormones and signaling processes. Metabolism. Catabolic pathways, synthetic pathways, energy production, control of metabolism. Information transfer (gene structure and regulation). Protein synthesis and molecular biology. This course also includes practical experiments.

Prerequisites: 1102114, 1101230

1102240

Foundation of Pharmacology

3-3:4

This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. A thorough grounding in pharmacokinetic andpharmacodynamicsprinciples will be given.The pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of drugs acting on the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system will be discussed. Therapeutically useful neuromuscular blocking drugs and drugs used in respiratory system will be discussed as well. In addition, the course covers aspects of pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenomics. Autacoids and selected neurotransmitter substances are also covered including histamine, 5-HT, PGs, NO and endothelin. In studying Pharmacotherapeutics agents, emphasis is made on their mechanisms of actions, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic indications, adverse effects, and contraindications.This course also includes practical experiments.
Prerequisites: 1102230

1104240

Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Drug Information

2-0:2

The course provides second-year pharmacy students with important knowledge of topics related to pharmacy history, aspects of pharmacy profession practice, assessment techniques, components of patient care presentation and documentation (SOAP system), pharmaceutical care planning, types and identification of drug-therapy problems, and follow-up. Concepts of health literacy, health outcomes, and quality of life of patient, medication safety, pharmaceutical care for special populations (Pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnant women) will also be covered. The course also includes basic skills and abilities needed to identify various pharmaceutical incompatibilities and basic techniques needed for identify different drug interactions and adverse drug effects in patient centered care in management.

This course will include drug information, fundamentals of the practice of drug information, types of drug information resources with evaluation for each, application of drug information skills for the delivery of pharmaceutical care, understanding the practical implications of the drug information, technology of drug information, and retrieval for quality assurance.

Prerequisites: 1102230

1101249

Pharmaceutical Analysis

3-0:3

This course introduces students to the main instrumental methods used for the separation, identification, and quantification of pharmaceutical products. The course addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Thin Layer Chromatography. It covers also different titrimetric methods used in the analysis of drugs and the criteria used for the validation of analytical procedures.

Prerequisites: 1101230

1102350

Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IA

4-0:4

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of cardiovascular disorders including hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, acute coronary syndrome (STMI and NSTMI), arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, stroke, and coagulation disorders.

Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240.

Co-request: 1104350

1102359

Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IB

4-0:4

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of respiratory and infectious diseases. Topics covered include upper respiratory tract diseases, asthma, COPD, and Cystic fibrosis, antimicrobial regimen selection process, laboratory tests to direct antimicrobial pharmacotherapy, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Central Nervous System Infections, Invasive Fungal Infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and antiviral drugs and viral infections.

Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240, 1103121

Co-request, 1104350

1104359

Self-Care & OTC Therapy

3-0:3

The course will describe the different ways for responding to symptoms in community pharmacy. The major classes of Over-The-Counter medications and self-care remedies (analgesics, dermal preparations, gastrointestinal medicine, vitamins, and minerals, etc.).Additionally, different OTC therapy for minor eye and respiratory conditions will be discussed in this course. The classification of OTC medicine according to FDA and scheduling of OTC will be also explained in detail.The concepts and practices of self-care via pharmaceuticals will be introduced.

Prerequisites: 1104240

1104353

Pharmacy Skills IA (Practical)

0-3:1

This course is designed to develop and practice the clinical skills needed to solve problems in patients with cardiovascular diseases by providing safe and cost-effective treatment. Students will learn how to interpret patient laboratory data related to these diseases and medical history data. The course is also intended to provide hands-on experience of a variety of pharmacological techniques using in-vitro and in-vivo simulation experiments programs. In addition to the interpretation of the charts related to the drug effect on isolated organs (Heart/Blood vessels). This course includes the use of drug information references and understanding and reading prescriptions. In addition, the students will practice providing education and counseling for patients, and role playing related to blood pressure monitor.

Prerequisites: 1104240

Co-requisites: 1102350

1104354

Pharmacy Skills IB (Practical)

0-3:1

1101350

Chemical Basis of Drug Action I

3-0:3

This course aims to introduce students to concrete knowledge about Medicinal Chemistry, drug-enzyme and drug-receptor interactions including the design and types of agonists, antagonists, inverse agonists and partial agonists, types of inhibitors, qualitative structure activity relationships, and quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR). Case studies in relation to qualitative and quantitative optimization of lead molecules. The medicinal chemistry aspects of metabolic biotransformation of drugs are covered in this course. Furthermore, providing information on the medicinal chemistry of adrenergic and cholinergic drugs. Classes of therapeutic agents such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antidiabetic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents as well as hormones are covered in this course.

Prerequisites:1101240

1103350

Sterile Formulations

2-0:2

This course aims to provide the students with scientific and applied knowledge about compounding and manufacturing procedures of sterile dosage forms including formulation design, role of excipients, vehicles, stability, and quality control testing. The adjustment of isotonicity of sterile formulations, issues related to microbial contamination and physical and chemical incompatibilities of pharmaceutical sterile products will be discussed. Sterility testing and design and operation of manufacturing facilities of sterile products will be elaborated (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Prerequisites: 1103240

1102360

Integrated Pharmacology &Therapeutics IIA

4-0:4

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of neurological, psychiatric, and geriatric diseases. Topics covered neurology include epilepsy, headache, pain management, Alzheimer's diseases, and Parkinson's disease. Topics covered in psychiatric diseases are major depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, sleep-disorders, and substance abuse. The course will provide with the ability to critically appraise therapeutic intervention. In addition, the pharmacy practice issues relating to neuropsychiatry and neurology will be addressed in a manner that highlights how neurological and psychotropic drugs can ameliorate the various disease states, and how they affect the overall condition of the patient.

Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240

Co-request: 1104360

1102369

Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IIB

4-0:4

This course covers the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of endocrine, renal diseases. Specifically, the course will cover the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenocortical dysfunction, diabetes, men's and women's health, acute, and chronic and drug-induced renal disease. Students will perform tasks which will foster the development of critical thinking and oral and written communication skills.

Prerequisites: 1102240, 1104240

Co-request: 1104360

1104360

Pharmacy Skills II

0-3:1

This course is designed to develop and practice clinical skills necessary to solve problems related to supplying patients with cost-effective and safe treatment through discussion of clinical cases of patients suffering from neurologic and psychiatric diseases/disorders, endocrine, renal, and geriatric diseases. Students will learn through this course how to interpret patient's laboratory data pertinent to these diseases and patient's medical history data. In addition, this practical course will cover topics related to patient centered care concept and pharmaceutical care process including steps for pharmaceutical care application.

Prerequisites: 1104350.

Co-request: 1102360, 1102369

1101360

Chemical Basis of Drug Action II

3-0:3

This course discusses CNS drugs including antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian, opioid analgesics, and antidepressant agents. The anti-infective agents including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral drugs are covered in this course in addition to the chemotherapeutic anticancer agents.

Prerequisites: 1101350

1104369

Pharmacy Management & Marketing

2-0:2

Principles and components of pharmaceutical business management in pharmacy practice and marketing are covered in this course. Management topics covered include general operations; personnel and human resource management; strategic, financial, and business planning, goods, and merchandizing; value-added services; drug utilization studies, medicine safety, prevention of medication errors and risk management. Students will be given chance to learn about the importance of strategic planning pharmacy practice and they will be asked to work in-group to develop SWOT analysis comparing different colleges of pharmacy locally and internationally. Conditions and factors relevant to employment; working effectively within an organization; planning of pharmacy services and resources; safety in the work environment will discussed throughout the course different chapters. Pharmaceutical Marketing covering functions of pharmaceutical marketing department, selling, transport, distribution, storage and order system, principles of promotion. This prepares future pharmacy practitioners with the fundamentals of analytical and decision-making skills to create basic marketing strategies.

Prerequisites:1104240.

1104364

Pharmaceutical Pharmacoeconomics

2-0:2

The course will describe the basic concepts in Pharmacoeconomics and its use in clinical decision making. The different types of Pharmacoeconomics analysis and its use in medical literatures. The appraisal of Pharmacoeconomics literature and the appropriate interpretation of its results will be also covered.

Prerequisites:1104240.

1104368

Introductory Pharmacy Placement I (IPP-I)

0-6:2

Students will shadow a registered pharmacist to understand the role of community pharmacist in primary care.

Prerequisites:1104359.

1102470

Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics III

3-0:3

The student will cover the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics of immunological, joint and bone disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases. The topics covered in this course systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Drug Allergy, solid organ transplantation, gout and hyperuricemia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. For gastrointestinal: cirrhosis, GERD, peptic ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, IBD, and Nausea and vomiting.

Prerequisites: 1102240

1103479

Immunology and Vaccination

2-0:2

This course introduces students to the concepts of immunology and their relation to diseases and therapy. Types of vaccines and their mechanism of action. Vaccination related therapeutic implications and pharmaceutical care.

Prerequisites:1102230

1104470

Pharmacy Skills III

0-3:1

This course is designed to develop and practice clinical skills necessary to solve problems related to supplying patients with cost-effective and safe treatment through discussion of clinical cases of patients suffering from immune, bone and joint, and gastrointestinal diseases/disorders. Through. Students will learn through this course how to interpret patient's laboratory data pertinent to these diseases and patient's medical history data. In addition, the course will involve developing students' ability of problem solving and using analytical thinking skills in pharmacy practice. This is through using problem solving techniques and effective utilization of available resources.

Prerequisites: 1104360Co-requisite:1102470

1103470

Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics

2-3:3

This course introduces students to the concepts of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics. The course covers the structure of membranes and drug movement across membranes, distribution and absorption mechanisms and formulation factors affecting physiological outcomes in terms of bioavailability and drug product selection. The pharmacokinetics topics covered in this course include pharmacokinetics of intravenous and extravascular administrations; compartmental PK modelling; multiple dosing kinetics; hepatic and renal clearance; and bioequivalence.

Prerequisites:1103350

1104479

Pharmacy Ethics & Law

2-0:2

The purpose of this course is to introduce pharmaceutical law and principles of ethics in pharmacy. The course covers the UAE federal law and regulations related to medical products and pharmacy profession and their impact on the practice of pharmacy. In the law section, the students will learn the legislative framework which pharmacy is practiced, as well as acquire an understanding of the laws, regulations, and the ethical responsibilities applicable to pharmacists so that they will be able to protect the public and ensure patients' well-being. It also covers the laws and regulations that control importing, exporting, storing, handling, promoting, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. In the ethics part, the course covers many topics in pharmacy practice such as ethical principles and ethical dilemma in pharmacy practice, code of ethics for pharmacists, professionalism, and major ethical problems in the pharmacy practice and the appropriate interventions.

Prerequisites: 1104369.

1104478

Pharmacy Communication Skills

2-0:2

The course is designed to develop and enhance students' oral communication skills (listening, speaking, questioning, and presentation) and written communication skills that are essential for the implementation of pharmaceutical care. The course aims at providing students with tools and techniques for effective interpersonal communication with introducing students to main components of communication (verbal and nonverbal). It also provides the student with professional communication skills needed to improve and utilize their skills to deal with patients in diverse pharmacy practice settings in everyday encounters. In addition, it will cover professional communications including the inter- and intra-professional communication. Moreover, the students will learn the communication skills required to provide tele pharmacy services.

Prerequisites: 1104369.

1104477

Introductory Pharmacy Placement II (IPP-II)

0-9:3

Students will shadow and help a registered pharmacist to dispense OTC medications to patients in community pharmacy setting.

Prerequisites:1104368

1102480

Integrated Pharmacology & Therapeutics IV

3-0:3

The relationship between pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics of hematological disorders and oncological disorders. Hematological disorders including anemias. Oncology pharmacotherapy and the different types of tumors (solid and non-solid tumors) and their treatment protocols.

Prerequisites:1102240

Co- or Pre-requisites:1102489.

1102489

Toxicology & Drug Poisoning

3-0:3

Topics covered in this course are the type and nature of the toxic materials, factors affecting toxicity, effects of toxic substances on different systems of the body and their mechanism of action and how these effects are produced, the clinical symptoms of toxicity by different chemicals and drugs, the laboratory investigations required for diagnosis of toxicity, the pharmacology of available general and specific antidotes, the general lines of treatment of toxicity. Moreover, some clinical cases of poisoning with different agents will be discussed with the students including symptoms, investigations needed and management plan.

Prerequisites: 1102240

1104480

Pharmacy Skill IV

0-3:1

This course is designed to develop and practice the clinical skills needed to solve problems in patients with hematological and oncological disorders by providing safe and cost-effective treatment. During this course, students will learn how to collect medical history data and interpret patient laboratory data related to these disorders. In addition, the students will practice providing education and counseling for patients with hematological and oncological disorders. This course also includes cases related clinical toxicology, drug poisoning and pharmacology simulation labs of patients/cases suffering from various illnesses pertaining to drug poisoning and toxicology. In addition, the course will involve developing students' ability of problem solving and using analytical thinking skills in pharmacy practice. This is through using problem solving techniques and effective utilization of available resources.

Co- or Pre-requisites: 1102489, 1102480

1103480

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Gene Therapy

3-0:3

Pharmaceutical biotechnology introduces the students to basic concepts, theories, and principles of biotechnology to produce therapeutic and diagnostic agents. Students will learn about various cellular and molecular biotechnology techniques such as recombinant DNA technology, polymerase chain reaction and related biotechnological processes as well as the method used in formulation and characterization of biopharmaceuticals. The recent application of biotechnology especially in treatment of infectious disease, hormone replacement therapy, immunological products, gene therapy and cell-based therapy will be discussed to increase the knowledge and expertise of pharmacy students in the development, application, and therapeutic use of 'biotech' drugs.

Prerequisites: 1103470

1104489

Clinical Drug Literature Evaluation

1-3:2

The course will describe the hierarchy and the level of evidence. How to critically appraise the literature clinical and statistically. The important parts of the literature and the importance of selecting appropriate study design. The course will also the philosophy of research, research question, research subjects, variables, sample size, exclusion/inclusion criteria, and different research methods (cohort studies, surveys, case studies, case-control studies, and randomized clinical trials etc.). The use of appropriate statistical test to analyze the results of the literature.

Prerequisites:.1104240

1101480

Phytotherapy

2-3:3

The aim of this course is to provide Pharmacy students with a descriptive knowledge of locally and internationally registered drugs from natural sources and alternative medicines used for diseases and disorder of various body systems including the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, GI, renal, endocrine, dermatological and musculoskeletal systems. Pharmacological properties, therapeutic uses, method and duration of use, drug interactions, and adverse effects will be covered. This course also includes practical hands-on preparations and tutorial discussion of clinical cases and suggested use of phytotherapy and alternative medicine regimen.

Prerequisites: 1102240

1104488

Introductory Pharmacy Placement III (IPP III)

0-9:3

Students will shadow and help a registered pharmacist to dispense OTC and prescription medications and counsel the patients in community pharmacy setting.

Prerequisites:1104477

1104590

Global Health and Health Policyin Pharmacy

2-0:2

The course is intended to introduce the pharmacy students for the area of global health and international health policy. It will focus on a role of pharmacist as a healthcare professional at the global level by go in-depth in global pharmacy practice and other health professional interests through covering the following topics: the burden and distribution of disease and mortality, history and current diseases and health care problems worldwide, the determinants of global health disparities, the making of global health policies, and the outcomes of global health interventions. In addition, it covers the knowledge and skills needed to develop of tomorrow's pharmacists at local and global levels. The course also introduces the students to the environmental, social, political, and economic factors that shape patterns and experiences of illness and healthcare across societies.

Prerequisites: 1104479

1101591

Drug Development and Innovation

2-0:2

This course covers the early stages of drug development process. It includes innovative stages of drug discovery and development, and the reasons for continuous need of new drugs. Success and failure stories in drug discovery and development are taught to emphasize on importance of drug discovery and lead optimization processes for fixing the physicochemical and biopharmaceutical issues. Furthermore, importance of primary and secondary literature & patents for innovation, IND, NDA, ANDA, and CTD, market authorization approvals from different countries will be also discussed. The opportunities and challenges associated with the creation and management of entrepreneurial pharmaceutical startup and pharmacy facility will be discussed. The course provides new ideas related to pharmaceutical products or services with the basic understanding of the processes used to translate new pharmaceutical technologies and inventions into marketable innovations and new pharmaceutical ventures. The course also provides an overview of pharmaceutical business concepts, including topics such as: theories of entrepreneurship, types and characteristics of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial economics, accounting and financial management, intellectual properties, drug life cycle, marketing research and planning, and use of technology.

Prerequisites: Offered only to 4th and 5th Year students.

1104598

Informatics in Pharmacy

0-3:1

The course will introduce the concept of informatics as they pertain to Pharmacy practice including managing medication-related information, electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, and automated systems. The course introduces the concept of automation and the use of artificial intelligence in pharmacy and how this can affect the medication dispensing pathway and improve the patient safety. Topics covered include Knowledge Management in Health Systems, computerized provider order entry, electronic prescribing in both inpatient and outpatient settings, electronic medication administration records, barcoded medication

administration, and smart pumps, management, and optimization of pharmacy automation in hospital setting, informatics for pediatrics and blockchain technology in pharmacy.

Prerequisites: 1104489

1104597

Clinical Pharmacokinetics

0-3:1

This course introduces students to the practical aspects of clinical pharmacokinetic (therapeutic drug monitoring) using simulation clinical cases. Clinical pharmacokinetics calculations, drug dosing for special population (renal and hepatic diseases, dialysis, and heart failure). Each session will deal with cases related to certain drug/s including antibiotics, cardiovascular agents, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, lithium, theophylline etc.

Co- or Pre-requisites:1103470

1104599

Simulation Pharmacy (Practical)

0-3:1

This course will include practical skills required for pharmacists in clinical pharmacy. Through clinical cases and role-play, the students will practice communication with patients and healthcare professionals, while using medical data related to therapeutic treatment. In addition, this course includes Interprofessional collaborative practice with students from other medical colleges such as medicine and health sciences. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) will be used in this course as part of student's assessment. The course involves using simulating programs such Med+Safe, and MyDispense.

Prerequisites: 1104470

1100599

Graduation Project

3-0:3

This course provides the students with skills needed to deal with a scientific problem and how to solve it (or write a review article with updated information about a specific problem). It consists of a literature review, the proper use of equipment and instruments, per­forming an experiment that deals with the research topic, analyzing the data obtained from the experiments, writing the dissertation and present­ing a seminar about the work which is evaluated by faculty members.

Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.

1103590

Drug Delivery Systems

3-0:3

The course covers topics related to novel drug delivery systems. The course focuses on the novel aspects in drug formulation designs and administrations such as controlled drug delivery by different routes of administration such as per oral, parenteral, transdermal, vaginal, ocular, and pre-gastric routes. The course also covers novel approaches for the development of novel delivery systems such as nano and microencapsulation, liposomes, and resealed erythrocytes for the targeted delivery of small and large molecules.

Prerequisites: 1103470

1104596

Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine

2-0:2

Introduction of the theory and concepts of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine for professional pharmacy students. The applications of pharmacogenomics knowledge into pharmacy practice and comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

Prerequisites: 1102480.

1104501

Professional Experiential PlacementA

0-12:4

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition.

Prerequisites:1104488Co-requisites:1104502, 1104503, 1104504.

1104502

Professional Experiential PlacementB

0-12:4

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition.

Prerequisites:1104488.Co-requisites:1104501, 1104503, 1104504.

1104503

Professional Experiential PlacementC

0-12:4

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition.

Prerequisites:1104488Co-requisites:1104501, 1104502, 1104504

1104504

Professional Experiential PlacementD

0-12:4

This training course should provide B. pharm students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this transition.

Prerequisites:1104488.Co-requisites:1104501, 1104502, 1104503

1101590

Artificial Intelligence in Drug Discovery

3-0:3

This course introduces students to new approaches of drug discovery. The course addresses the molecular modeling tools that are used in drug discovery and design with the emphasis on the application of computational software to simulate different bioprocesses, which include creating and modifying starting structures for computation, visualizing protein-ligand interactions, docking to determine Protein-Ligand poses (activity scoring), ligand-based virtual screening, combining modeling and experimental data for SAR development, quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) analysis,de novodrug design,in silicoevaluation of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADME/T) properties, and Drug Discovery Case Studies.

Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.

1101599

Forensic Pharmacognosy & Plant Poisoning

3-0:3

The course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge about different chemical classes of natural medicines/ toxins and their botanical sources. Furthermore, it will provide the students with brief methods of production, pharmacological activities and abuse. This also includes methods of extraction, characterization, and detection either ex vivo from medicinal plants or as pure chemicals. The course also aims at providing the pharmacy students with sufficient knowledge concerning the investigation of a crime scene and intoxication caused by natural toxins. In addition, methods related to examination and identification of the collected evidence are provided, real-life applications will be discussed.

Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.

1103599

Cosmetics and Parapharmaceu­ticals

3-0:3

The course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge of the science and technology of cosmetic and personal care products. Theoretical lectures focus on the cosmetic ingredients and active substances and the technology used in formulation and characterization of cosmetic products. Cosmetic GMP standards and requirements for optimal and sustainable quality control and management will be also covered as the quality and safety of these products used in our daily routine is essential for human safety.

Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.

1103595

Regulatory Affairs and Drug Registration

3-0:3

This course will cover fundamentals and concepts of regulation of pharmaceuticals prevailing in different countries. The course will introduce major international and local regulatory agencies like FDA, EMA, and MOHAP and their regulatory roles. The course will focus on the different types of applications including IND, NDA, ANDA, and CTD to obtain market authorization approvals from different countries. Regulations and requirements for non-clinical studies, clinical trials, submission and review processes, and current good manufacture practice (cGMP) will be discussed.

Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.

1104595

Parenteral Nutrition

3-0:3

This course covers concepts in parenteral nutrition. The importance of feeding routes & feeding methods and nutritional support, enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, indications for uses & contraindication. This course also will introduce the role of enteral formulas leading to better health outcomes and improved quality of life. The course focuses on the advantages of enteral feeding over parenteral feeding. It also provides students with the knowledge needed to complete some nutritional calculations and reduce and managing complications of nutritional support, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition.

Prerequisites: Completion of 131 credit hours.