B Pharm1_1 Syllabus Mumbai University


B Pharm1_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes

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B. Pharm. Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)[2016-17]
Scheme Examination Semesters I to VIII
&
Syllabus Semesters I to II
[REVISED 2016]

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EXAMINATION SCHEME FOR THE CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS) (2016-17)
SEMESTER I
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_101_TGeneral Chemistry 442080100
BPH_C_102_TDispensing and
Community
Pharmacy442080100
BPH_C_103_TAnatomy, Physiology
& Pathophysiology I442080100
BPH_C_104_TBiochemistry I 442080100
BPH_C_105_TCommunication
Skills and Ethics
(NUES)332080100
TOTAL Theory 1919100400500
BPH_C_106_LGeneral Chemistry
Lab24104050
BPH_C_107_LDispensing and
Community
Pharmacy Lab24104050
BPH_C_108_LAnatomy, Physiology
& Pathophysiology
Lab24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM I 2531130520650
SEMESTER II
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_201_TAnatomy, Physiology &
Pathophysiology II442080100
BPH_C_202_TBiochemistry II 442080100
BPH_C_203_TPharmacognosy I 442080100
BPH_C_204_THospital Pharmacy and
Drug Store
Management442080100
BPH_C_205_TEnvironmental Science 332080100
TOTAL Theory 1919100400500
BPH_C_206_LPharmacognosy Lab I 24104050
BPH_C_207_LBiochemistry Lab 24104050
BPH_C_208_LComputer Lab 24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM II 2531130520650
NO REMEDIAL FOR LATERAL ENTRY AS SEM I AND II SUBJECTS ARE COVERED IN DIPLOMA SYLLABUS

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SEMESTER III
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_301_TOrganic Chemistry I 442080100
BPH_C_302_TPhysical Pharmacy I 442080100
BPH_C_303_TAnatomy,
Physiology &
Pathophysiology III442080100
BPH_C_304_TPharmaceutical
Analysis I332080100
BPH_C_305_TPharmaceutical
Engineering332080100
TOTAL Theory 1818100400500
BPH_C_306_LOrganic Chemistry
Lab I24104050
BPH_C_307_LPhysical Pharmacy
Lab I24104050
BPH_C_308_LPharmaceutical
Analysis Lab I24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM III 2430130520650
SEMESTER IV
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_401_TOrganic Chemistry II 442080100
BPH_C_402_TPhysical Pharmacy II 442080100
BPH_C_403_TPharmaceutics I 332080100
BPH_C_404_TPharmacology I 442080100
BPH_C_405_TMicrobiology 332080100
BPH_C_406_TMathematics and
Statistics332080100
TOTAL Theory 2121120480600
BPH_C_407_LPhysical Pharmacy
Lab II24104050
BPH_C_408_LPharmaceutics Lab I 24104050
BPH_C_409_LPharmacology Lab I 24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM IV 2733150600750

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SEMESTER V
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_501_TOrganic Chemistry
III442080100
BPH_C_502_TPharmaceutics II 442080100
BPH_C_503_TPharmaceutical
Biotechnology442080100
BPH_C_504_TPharmacology II 442080100
BPH_E_5xx_TChoice Based
Course I22104050
BPH_E_5xx_TChoice Based
Course II22104050
TOTAL Theory 2020100400500
BPH_C_505_LOrganic Chemistry
Lab II24104050
BPH_C_506_LPharmaceutics Lab II 24104050
BPH_C_507_LExperimental
Techniques in
Microbiology and
Biotechnology Lab24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM V 2632130520650
SEMESTER VI
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_601_TPharmaceutical
Chemistry I442080100
BPH_C_602_TPharmaceutics III 442080100
BPH_C_603_TPharmaceutical
Analysis II442080100
BPH_C_604_TPharmacognosy II 442080100
BPH_E_6xx_TChoice Based
Course III442080100
BPH_E_6xx_TChoice Based
Course IV22104050
TOTAL Theory 2222110440550
BPH_C_605_LPharmaceutical
Chemistry Lab I24104050
BPH_C_606_LPharmaceutics Lab
III24104050
BPH_C_607_LPharmaceutical
Analysis Lab II24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM VI 2834140560700

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SEMESTER VII
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_701_TPharmaceutical
Chemistry II442080100
BPH_C_702_TPharmacognosy III 442080100
BPH_C_703_TPharmaceutical
Analysis III442080100
BPH_C_704_TPharmacology III 442080100
BPH_C_705_TPharmaceutical
Jurisprudence 332080100
BPH_E_7xx_TChoice Based
Course V22104050
TOTAL Theory 2121110440550
BPH_C_706_LPharmacognosy Lab
II 24104050
BPH_C_707_LPharmaceutical
Analysis Lab III24104050
BPH_C_708_LPharmacology Lab II 24104050
TOTAL Lab 61230120150
TOTAL SEM VII 2733140560700
SEMESTER VIII
Course Code NameCreditsHr/WkWeightage
InternalWeightage
End Semester
ExamTotal Marks
BPH_C_801_TPharmaceutical
Chemistry III442080100
BPH_C_802_TPharmaceutics IV 442080100
BPH_E_8xx_TChoice Based
Course VI442080100
BPH_E_8xx_TChoice Based
Course VII442080100
TOTAL Theory 161680320400
BPH_C_803_LPharmaceutical
Chemistry Lab II24104050
BPH_C_804_LPharmaceutics Lab
IV24104050
BPH_E_805_DProject 612-200200
TOTAL Lab 102020280300
TOTAL SEM VIII 2636100600700

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SYLLABUS FOR F. Y. B. Pharm.
SEMESTER-I
BPH_C_101_T – General Chemistry – (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
On completion of following theory topics, learner should be able to understand basic concepts of bonding, principles of chemical
reaction andcatalytic reaction, role of inorganic reagents as medicinal compounds.
Course Outcomes
1)Draw and explain the structures of various molecules or ions based on the concept of ionic and covalent bonding
2)Explain the Rate Law of a Chemical Reaction and Apply the knowledge of principles like Hammonds postulate, Reactivity
and Selectivity Microscopic reversibility to predict the nature of reaction and product formation rate
3)Differentiate the types of catalytic reactions and explain the role of catalyst
4)Classify Gastrointestinal Agents, Topical Agents, Saline Cathartics,Expectorants, Emetics, Antidotesand explain their mode
of action.Describe sclerosing agents and complexing agents
5)Classify electrolytes/ elements and elaborate their physiological role. Explain use of physiological ions in replacement
therapy, acid-base balance and combination therapy.
6)Explain the basic concepts of radiochemistry and biological effects of radiation; describe diagnostics and therapeutic uses of
radiopharmaceuticals.
No. Details Hours
1Review of basic bonding concepts 10
1.1Quantum numbers, atomic orbitals, electron configuration, electronic diagrams, polar
covalent bonds, electronegativity group, electronegativities, electrostatic potential
surfaces, inductive effects, bond dipoles, molecular dipoles.4
1.2Lewis structures, formal charge. 3
1.3VSEPR, hybridization involving s, p and d orbitals, hybridization effects 3
2Kinetics and reaction mechanism 7
2.1Energy surfaces, reaction coordinate diagrams, activated complex/transition state rate
and rate constants, reaction order and rate laws2
2.2Kinetic isotope effects 2
2.3Hammond Postulate, reactivity vs selectivity, Curtin-Hammett Principle, microscopic
reversibility, kinetic vs thermodynamic control3
3Catalysis: 7
3.1 General principles of catalysis, Forms of catalysis – electrophilic catalysis, acid- base
catalysis, nucleophilic catalysis, covalent catalysis, phase transfer catalysis.4
3.2Bronsted Acid-base catalysis, correlation of reaction rates with acidity functions. 3
4Gastrointestinal Agents 4
4.1Acidifying agents 1
4.2Antacids:Sodium bicarbonate, aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, tribasic
calcium phosphate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate and combination
antacid preparations.1
4.3Protectives and Adsorbents: Introduction; bismuth subnitrate, bismuth subcarbonate,
kaolin, attapulgite and activated charcoal1
4.4Cathartics 1
5Topical Agents 4
5.1Protective Topical Agents: Definition; talc, insoluble zinc compounds (zinc oxide,
calamine, zinc stearate), titanium dioxide.1
5.2Antimicrobials and Astringents: Antimicrobial terminology, mechanism of action
Antimicrobial Astringent Products:
Oxidative antimicrobial agents; (hydrogen peroxide, zinc peroxide, sodium carbonate,1

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potassium permanganate, sodium hypochlorite, iodine preparation and compounds)
5.3Protein Precipitant Antimicrobial Agents:
Silver nitrate, mild silver protein and related products, ammoniated mercury, mercuric
chloride, sulphur and sulphur compounds, sublimed sulphur and precipitated sulphur,
boric acid and sodium borate, antimony potassium tartrate.1
5.4Astringents: Official compounds of aluminium and zinc 1
6Complexing and chelating agents used in therapy, poisons and antidotes 2
7Miscellaneous inorganic pharmaceutical agents: 2
7.1 Sclerosing agents, expectorants, emetics. 1
7.2Antioxidants: Theory and principle, selection of antioxidants, official antioxidants
(hypophosphorous acid, sodium bisulphite, sodium thiosulphate, sodium nitrite and
nitrogen).1
8Inorganic Radio Pharmaceuticals:
Properties of α,β and γ radiation, biological effect of radiation, half-life, clinical
application of radiopharmaceuticals (Chromium-51, Iodine-125 and 131, Technetium-
99, Iron-59, Cobalt-57 and 60 and Gold-198)4
9Major Intra & Extracellular Electrolytes 5
9.1Major physiological ions (Role and condition related to change in concentration of
following ions: chloride, phosphate, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, calcium,
magnesium)2
9.2Electrolytes used in replacement therapy: Sodium replacement (sodium chloride),
potassium replacement (potassium chloride), calcium replacement (calcium chloride,
calcium gluconate) 1
9.3Physiological acid base balance:
Acids and Bases: Buffers (Pharmaceutical and Physiological)
Electrolytes used in acid base therapy (sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium
biphosphate, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, ammonium chloride). Electrolyte
combination therapy.2
10Essential and Trace Elements:
Iron and haematinics
Copper, zinc, molybdenum, selenium and sulphur. Official iodine products
(iodine,potassium iodide, sodium iodide).3
TOTAL48
Note: Only Uses of pharmaceutical agents mentioned to be covered. Monographs not to be discussed.
Books:
Latest Edition of all books to be referred.
1)Eric V Ansyln and Dennis A Dougherty, Modern Physical Organic Chemistry, John Wiley.
2)Inorganic medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, J. H. Block, E. B. Roche, T. O. Soine, and C. O.Wilson. Lea &Febiger,
Philadelphia, PA.
3)Modern Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Clarence A. Discher. Wiley, New York.
4)Remington: the science and practice of pharmacy, Beringer, P. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
5)Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Bothara, K. G., NiraliPrakashan.
6)Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry, A. S. Dhake, H. P. Tipnis, Career Publication.
BPH_C_102_T – Dispensing and Community Pharmacy – (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
On completion of the theory topics, the learner should have had an understanding of the concept of drug versus dosage forms, basic
calculations relating to the practice of dispensing, prescriptions and their types and their compounding and the role of a community
pharmacy in healthcare
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course the learner will be able to
1. Define and identify various dosage forms
2. Solve problems relating to pharmaceutical calculations

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3. Have knowledge of different prescription types
4. Identify and comprehend different steps involved in dispensing of formulations
5. Understand principles involved in compounding of different dosage forms
6. Identify physical and chemical incompatibilities among different active ingredients and formulations
7. Understand the organization of community pharmacy, provide optimal patient care under the direct personal interaction/ counseling
No. Details Hours
1Concept of formulation:
Definition of drug and dosage form
Introduction to routes of administration
Classification of dosage form and their applications4
2Introduction to compounding and dispensing. 1
3Prescription:
Prescription and its parts.
Types of prescriptions.
Pricing and recording of prescriptions.2
4General dispensing:
Fundamentals of compounding and dispensing including good practices.
Containers and closures/packaging for dispensed products.
Storage and stability of dispensed products.
Labeling of dispensed preparations.
Dispensing of proprietary medicines.5
5Pharmaceutical Calculations:
Reduction and enlargement of formulae, formula by weight(w/v, w/w, v/v), in parts
Calculations based on expressions of concentration and dilution (percentage, parts, alligation), proof strength.
Posology.4
6General compounding of Products (includes excipients used and compounding procedure):
Solutions, suspensions, emulsions and creams, ointments and pastes, gels, suppository and pessaries, powders,
granules. and capsules10
Self-Study: Compounding of dosage forms such as lozenges, pastilles, pills, tablet triturates. 6
7Incompatibilities:
Physical Incompatibilities, Chemical Incompatibilities.3
8Community Pharmacy:
Definition and scope
Pharmacy and heath care system in India
Roles and responsibilities of community pharmacist2
9Health education:
WHO Definition of health, and health promotion
Health screening services- definition, importance, methods for screening3
Self-Study: Commonly occurring Communicable Diseases, causative agents, Balance diet, treatment & prevention
of deficiency disorders, Family planning – role of pharmacist4
10Pharmaceutical care:
Definition and Principles of Pharmaceutical care, definition and outcomes of patient counseling2
11OTC Medication 2
12Pharmaceutical ethics:
Principle and Significance of professional ethics, code of ethics for a pharmacist2
TOTAL 48
Books:
1.Cooper and Gunns Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students, Edns. 11 and 12; Edited by S.J.Carter, IndianEdition, CBS
Publishers, Delhi.
2.Pharmaceutical Practice; Edited by D.M.Collet and M.E.Aulton; Churchill Livingstone, ELBS Edition, 1991.
3.Pharmaceutical Practice Edited by A.J.Winfield and R.M.E. Richards, Second Edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1998.]

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4.Pharmaceutical Practice; Edited by A.J. Winfild and R.M.E. Richards, Third Edition, Churchill Livingstone,2004.
5.Husa’s Pharmaceutical Dispensing, Edited by Eric Martin, Sixth Edition, Mack Publishing Company, 1996.
6.Pharmaceutical Calculations, A.C. Ansel and M.J.Stoklosa, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2006.
7.Pharmaceutical Calculations – Bradley, Gustafson and Stoklosa, Third Edition, Lea and Febiger, 1957.
8.Parmar N.S. Health Education and Community Pharmacy, 18th ed. India: CBSPublishers & Distributers; 2008.
9.Merchant S.H. and Dr. J.S.Quadry. A textbook of hospital pharmacy, 4th ed. Ahmadabad: B.S. Shah Prakakshan; 2001
10.Parthasarathi G, Karin Nyfort-Hansen, Milap C Nahata. A textbook of Clinical Pharmacy Practice- essential concepts and
skills, 1 st ed. Chennai: Orient Longman Private Limited; 2004
BPH_C_103_T - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology – I (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
To familiarize the learner with the anatomical organization and physiology of the human body and the pathophysiology of some
disease states
Course Outcomes
1. Outline and categorize the various body structural levels (cells, tissues, organs, and systems) and recall the structure, composition
and functions of plasma membrane and methods of movement of substances across plasma membrane.
2. Explain anatomy, physiology of lymphatic system, recall & interpret the types of hypersensitivity reactions, and make use of the
knowledge of the pathophysiology of AIDS and autoimmune diseases.
3. Tell the composition and functions of blood, explain the process of hemostasis and blood coagulation as well as recall & apply the
knowledge of pathophysiology of common haematological disorders.
4. Comprehend the mechanisms of inflammation and repair.
5. Recall the anatomy of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle, explain the transmission at the neuromuscular junction and energy
metabolism in the muscle as well as the mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction and demonstrate various types of skeletal muscle
contractions.
No. Details Hours
1.Brief introduction to human body and organization of human body 1
2.Structural and functional characteristics of following tissues
1)Epithelial
2)Connective
3)Nervous
4)Muscle 2
3.Detailed structure of cell membrane and trans-membrane movement of substances 2
4.Components and functions of lymphatic system
Lymphatic organs and tissues
Organization of lymph vessels
Formation and flow of lymph4
5.Pathophysiology of following diseases
AIDS
Autoimmune diseases (Rheumatoid arthritis, Grave’s disease, Myasthenia
Gravis, Rheumatic fever)
Hypersensitivity and types of hypersensitivity reactions.6
7.Haematology
Composition of blood
Functions of blood elements
Erythropoiesis and life cycle of RBC.
Synthesis of Haemoglobin
Leucopoiesis
Immunity: Basics and Types
Coagulation of blood
Blood groups 10
8.Pathophysiology of following diseases 5

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Anaemias – Types of anaemias
Polycythemia : Physiological and polycythemia vera
Leucopenia
Leukocytosis
Thrombocytopenia
Leukemia
6.Basic mechanism involved in the process of inflammation and repair.
Alteration in vascular permeability and blood flow.
Migration of WBC
Acute and chronic inflammation
Brief outline of the process of repair.7
9.Structure and properties of following muscles
Cardiac muscles
Smooth muscles
Skeletal muscles
Neuromuscular transmission and contraction of skeletal muscle
Energy metabolism in the muscle
Types of muscle contractions
Muscle tone 11
TOTAL48
Books:
Latest editions of the following books can be referred
1. Ross & Wilson, Anatomy & Physiology in Health & Illness by Anne Waugh and Allison Grant, Published by Churchill Livingstone
2. Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson, Principals of Anatomy & Physiology, Published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
3. A. C. Guyton & J. E. Hall, Textbook of Medical Physiology, Published in India by Prism Books Ltd. on arrangement with W. B.
Saunders Company, USA.
4. McNaught & Callander, Illustrated Physiology by B. R. Mackenna & R. Callander
Published by Churchill Livingstone
5. Kaplan, Jack, Opheim, Toivola, Lyon, Clinical Chemistry: Interpretation & Techniques
6. Praful B. Godkar, Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, Published by Bhalani Publishing House, Mumbai, India
8. Harsh Mohan, Text book of Pathology, Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
BPH_C_104_T - Biochemistry I (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
At the end of the theory lectures, the learner should be familiar with the basic building blocks of the biomolecules and the
biomacromolecules themselves in a biological system, understand the role of vitamins as cofactors in enzyme reactions and be aware
of the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to biosystems.
Course Outcomes
1. List and identify the commonly occurring carbohydrates, amino acids and fatty acids
2. Describe higher order stuctures like oligo and poly saccharides/peptides and membrane lipids
3. Classify the different vitamins in terms of their aqueous solubility and the biochemical reactions/role they are involved in.
4. Define the laws of thermodynamics and explain the concepts of Gibbs free energy, favorable and unfavourable reactions and role of
ATP and NADH as energy carriers
5. Describe the process of digestion, absorption, storage and retrieval of different cellular nutrients
No. Details Hours
1.Introduction to Carbohydrates:
Introduction to common monosaccharides ranging from trioses to hexoses
Introduction to common disaccharides sucrose, cellobiose, maltose, lactose
Introduction to common polysaccharides starch and glycogen
Introduction to Proteins: 22

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Introduction to amino acids, their classification, three letter and one letter codes
Introduction to hierarchy of protein structures
Introduction to Lipids:
Introduction to common saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Introduction to triacyl glycerol, phospholipids, sphingolipids
Introduction to Nucleic acids:
Introduction to nitrogen bases, nucleosides and nucleotides
Introduction to the structure of DNA (helices), melting and annealing of DNA,
melting temperature and introduction to higher order packaging of DNA
Introduction to the concept of glycoproteins, proteoglycans, lipopolysaccharides,
glycolipids, lipoproteins, proteolipids, nucleoproteins, with examples.
2.Vitamins
Vitamins as co-enzymes and their significance. Biochemical roles of all the
vitamins with details of the mechanisms of their functions. (riboflavin, thiamine,
pyridoxal, nicotinamide, biotin, folic acid, ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid,
cyanocobolamine, inositol, vitamins A, D, E, K)15
3.Biochemical Energetics
Introduction to the concept of free energy, standard free energy, transformed free
energy. Thermodynamically favorable or unfavorable reactions. Spontaneous
versus thermodynamically favorable reactions. Oxidations as a source of energy
in biological systems. ATP, NADH and FADH2 as energy carriers. Introduction
to the concepts of anabolism and catabolism. Convergence of metabolic
pathways and divergence of anabolic pathways8
4.Digestion
Digestion of food and absorption of food (carbohydrates, lipids and
carbohydrates). Fate of absorbed nutrients and the relationship with regard to
immediate use, storage, release and interconversion. Role of liver, muscle,
adipose tissue, brain and special features of rbcs.3
TOTAL48
Books:
1. Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, Replika Press.
2. Stryer L, Biochemistry, W. H. Freeman & Co.
3. Harper’s Biochemistry, Appleton and Lange, USA.
4. Conn E, Stumpf PK, Brueing G and Doi Roy H, Outlines of Biochemistry, Wiley Liss, USA.
5. Wilson and Gisvolds Textbook of Organic Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Lippincott Willliams and Wilkins, USA
6. Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, USA.
BPH_C_105_T - Communication Skills and Ethics (3 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
To teach the learner the importance of English language, the vocabulary and grammar for effective scientific and non-scientific
communication and inculcate the importance of Life Skills and Ethics in fulfilling the role as a pharmacist, healthcare provider and a
world citizen.
Course Outcomes
1. List and identify verbs and the passive voice
2. Apply skills learnt to confidently stand in a group discussion
3. Apply skills learnt to communicate effectively – technically/businesswise
4. Appreciate and imbibe the importance of ethics, human values, honesty and integrity
No. Details Hours
1.Introduction on language and communication: Review of grammar and vocabulary,
Effective use of dictionary, Phonetics, Meaning and importance of communication,
Objectivesof Communication. Need for Communication. Types of communication. Written
& Verbal communication. Formal and informal communication, upward and downward
communication. Non‐Verbal, Body Language and Graphic Language. Barriers to effective
communication and how to overcome them; brevity, clarity and appropriateness in5

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communication.
2.Technical Communication: Nature, Origin and Development, Factors involved in
Technical Communication (Audience, Purpose, Format & Style), Forms of Technical
Communication,Five C’s of Technical Communication (Clear, Correct, Concise,
Consistent, Comprehensive), Difference between Technical Communication & General
Communication2
3.Business communication: Objectives & Functions of Business Communication,
Importance of written business correspondence, Types of Business correspondence:
Enquiry, Order letter, Complaint letter, Adjustment letter, Official letters, electronic
communication, Routine Letters and Goodwill Messages , Office Drafting: Circular, Notice,
and Memo. Telephone Communication and Cell Phone etiquettes
Assignment: Drafting of the above types of business correspondence 3
4.Career Skills: Interview skills, Applying for job, Cover letters, Resume and Effective
Profiling, group discussion, letter writing, e ‐mail writing and Netiquettes, Academic
Application Drafting, Report writing–preparing rough draft, editing and preparing final
report, Presentation Skills: (i) How to make a Power Point presentation (ii) Body language
during presentation
Assignment: Oral presentations by the students, followed by discussion
Mock Interview: Each student to face an interview and to demonstrate the above taught
skills4
5Life Skills– Goal-setting; Self-esteem and Self-Confidence; Problem Solving; Decision
Making; Time Management; Stress Management; Positive Thinking; Assertiveness;
Teamwork; Interpersonal Relationships; Coping with Life Stresses; Suicidal Tendencies;
Peer Pressure; Substance Abuse and Addiction.
Basic Listening Skills :Introduction, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Becoming an
Active Listener, Listening in Difficult Situations4
6.Effective and Ethical Communication at work: Flow of communication in organizations,
Communication Skills & Success at work, How to overcome typical barriers of
Communication and ethical response to office gossip2
7.Introduction to Ethics and Human Values : Definition – Good Behaviour, Conduct
and Character; Importance, Respects for Elders, Use and Relevance in Present-day
Society, Individual and Society – Desirable Basic Human Characters - Honesty,
Truthfulness, Respect, Punctuality, Responsibility, Courtesy, Discipline, Kindness,
courage, Character, Forgiveness, Friendship, Compassion, Consideration,
Contentedness, Simplicity, Empathy, Avoiding Greed; Family responsibilities, The 3 Cs
of ethics – clarity, courage and creativity, 3
8.Professional Ethics: Need and Importance – Goals, Dignity of Labour dimensions of
ethics; ethics in private and public relationships,Ethical Values in Different Professions
– Management, Business, Teaching, Civil Services, Politics, Medicine, Policing,
Judiciary. 2
9.Ethical Practice in Pharmaceutical Industry: Safety norms, quality norms, clinical
trials, packaging, labelling, pricing, distribution, disposal of past-expiry products,
advertising, use of medical channels for promotional activities, IPR, Role of R&D,
profitability and its linkage to R&D2
10.Ethics in Media and Technology – Impact on Youth; Cyber Ethics and Etiquette;Mobile
Phones, Social Networking; Correct and Judicious Use 1
11.Leadership and Ethics: What is Ethical Leadership? Principles &commandments of
ethical leadership, Characteristics of Ethical leader, Ethical decision making2
12Group Projects/ Field Work 6
Total 36
Group Projects: (6 Hrs)
Students could go on a local field trip and submit an account in about 5 pages. Students can be divided into groups of 5 and one
written account can be submitted per group. Different groups can undertake different projects so that the logistics are manageable and

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there is also sharing of experiences/ideas. Students are advised to prepare a list of questions before hand so that they are more
focussed. Some suggestions of locations include: Government hospital or dispensary , old age home, Pension Office, Local
wholesale market, Industry, Cancer care centre, Orphange, Homes for mentally challenged, etc
Books:
1.The right word at the right time A guide to the English language and how to use it, Elison John, The reader’s Digest
2.Study writing, Hamplyons Liz & Ben Heasley, Cambridge University Press.
3.Basic Business Communication, LesikerRaymond.V and Maire E Hatley, New York, Tata McGraw Hill
4.Business Ethics- A Global and Managerial Perspective, David J. Fritzsche, Tata McGraw Hill
5.Values and Ethics in Organizations – Theory and Practice, Dr.S.K.Chakraborty, Oxford University Press (OUP)
6.Ethics Omnibus, Dr.S.K.Chakraborty, Oxford University Press (OUP)
7.KK Ramchandran Business communication (Macmilan)
8.Basic communication skills for Technology, Andreja. J. Ruther Ford, 2ndEdition, Pearson Education, 2011
9.Communication skills, Sanjay Kumar, Pushpalata, 1st Edition, OxfordPress, 2011
10.Organizational Behaviour, Stephen .P. Robbins, 1st Edition, Pearson,2013
11.Brilliant- Communication skills, Gill Hasson, 1st Edition, Pearson Life.
12.Personality development and soft skills, Barun K Mitra, 1st Edition,Oxford Press, 2011
BPH_C_106_L – General Chemistry – Lab (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objective
On completion of general chemistry Lab, learner should be able to prepare, purify and examine inorganic pharmaceutical agents.
Course Outcomes
1)Analyze inorganic mixtures qualitatively by semi-micro methods.
2)Identify different inorganic impurities in inorganic medicinal agents by performing Pharmacopoeial test. .
3)Prepare and purify inorganic pharmaceuticals
Practicals
1)The background and systematic qualitative analysis of inorganic mixtures of up to four radicals. Six mixtures to be analyzed,
preferably by semi-micro methods.
2)Identification tests for pharmacopoeial inorganic pharmaceuticals and qualitative tests for cations and anions should be
covered (any two)
3)Limit Test for Impurities in Pharmaceutical Compounds: Chloride, sulphate and Iron
4)Preparation of Selected Inorganic Pharmaceuticals: Potash alum and ferrousoxalate.
5)Purification of Selected Inorganic Pharmaceuticals: Copper sulphate and ferroussulphate.
References
1)Svehla G. V ogel's Textbook of Micro and Semimicro-Qualitative Inorganic Analysis. Orient Longman,Hyderabad. Latest
Edition.
2)Indian Pharmacopoeia. The Indian Pharmacopeia Commission, Central Indian Pharmacopeia Laboratory,Govt. of India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ghaziabad. Latest Edition.
BPH_C_107_L - Dispensing and Community Pharmacy – (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
The train the learner in the requirements of a dispensing pharmacist and teach pharmacist-patient interactions at the professional level.
Course Outcomes
1. Read prescriptions, identify commonly used Latin terms in Pharmacy practice
2. Calculate the quantities of active ingredients and excipients required for compounding the required quantity of formulation
(expansion and reduction of formula)
3. Compound, label and dispense extemporaneous formulations
4. Understand patient counseling and patient education methods
No. Details

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1Solutions:
1. Potassium Permanganate Solution
2. Paediatric Ferrous Sulphate Oral Solution BP 1988
2Suspensions:
1. Paediatric Chalk Mixture BP 1988
2. Kaolin Mixture BP 1988
3Emulsions:
1. Arachis Oil Emulsion
2. Calciferol Emulsion
3. Medicated cream
4Ointment/paste: 1. Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment BP 1988 / Calamine Ointment IP 2010/Compound Zinc Paste BP 1988
5Jelly: 1. Lubricating jelly
6Powders:
1. Bulk Powder: Compound Magnesium trisilicate Oral Powder BP 1988 /Zinc, Starch and Talc Dusting Powder BPC
1973
2. Divided Powder : HyoscineHydrobromide Powder
7Granules:
1. Isapguhl Granules
2. Effervescent Granules
8Capsules: 1. Chlordiazepoxide capsules BP
9Suppositories: 1. Compound Bismuth Subgallate Suppositories BP 1980
10Incompatibility: 1. Eutectic mixture
11Community Pharmacy project1: Disease state education flip charts, Video library development, Patient Education
12Community Pharmacy project2: Presentations on patient counseling with reference to indications, mechanism of action,
contraindications and drug interactions of a particular drug.
Patient Education: Training for blood glucose meters • Inhaler and other device use (placebo inhaler cartridge) • Smoking cessation
products • Have students offer BP readings to patients picking up anti-hypertensive medications • Have students offer blood glucose
logs and a review of medications to patients picking up diabetes medications
Video library development: Have the student develop a video library from which patients could check out videos. The student could
gather videos, organize them, and create marketing for the library to advertise it to patients.
Disease state education flip charts: Have the student develop a flip chart (that fits into a standard 3-ring binder) that can be used to
educate a patient on a disease state. This standardizes the education that is given to each patient
Books:
1.Cooper and Gunns Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students, Edns. 11 and 12; Edited by S.J.Carter, IndianEdition, CBS
Publishers, Delhi.
2.Pharmaceutical Practice; Edited by D.M.Collet and M.E.Aulton; Churchill Livingstone, ELBS Edition, 1991.
3.Pharmaceutical Practice Edited by A.J.Winfield and R.M.E. Richards, Second Edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1998.]
4.Pharmaceutical Practice; Edited by A.J. Winfild and R.M.E. Richards, Third Edition, Churchill Livingstone,2004.
5.Husa’s Pharmaceutical Dispensing, Edited by Eric Martin, Sixth Edition, Mack Publishing Company, 1996.
6.Pharmaceutical Calculations, A.C. Ansel and M.J.Stoklosa, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2006.
7.Pharmaceutical Calculations – Bradley, Gustafson and Stoklosa, Third Edition, Lea and Febiger, 1957.
8.Parmar N.S. Health Education and Community Pharmacy, 18th ed. India: CBSPublishers & Distributers; 2008.
9.Merchant S.H. and Dr. J.S.Quadry. A textbook of hospital pharmacy, 4th ed. Ahmadabad: B.S. Shah Prakakshan; 2001
10.Parthasarathi G, Karin Nyfort-Hansen, Milap C Nahata. A textbook of Clinical Pharmacy Practice- essential concepts and
skills, 1 st ed. Chennai: Orient Longman Private Limited; 2004
BPH_C_108_L - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology – Lab I (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives

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To familiarize the learner with the diagnostic methods for determination of the pathology of some disease states
Course Outcomes
1. Carry out/Perform RBC count, WBC count, Differential Leukocyte count, ESR, PCV , Bleeding time, clotting time and interpret the
results and correlate with clinical conditions and record/measure blood pressure.
2. Identify and locate the bones in human skeleton.
3. Identify and describe the various body tissues and organs based on the structure and organisation of cells.
4. List the common diagnostic and biochemical tests performed in various clinical conditions and make use of it in diagnosis and
prognosis of the diseases.
No. Details Hours
1.HEMATOLOGY
1. Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
2. Total Leukocyte Count
3. Differential Leukocyte (WBC) Count
4. Hemoglobin content of blood
5. Bleeding / Clotting Time
6. Blood groups
7.Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) / Hematocrit (Demonstration)
2.Study of human skeleton
3.Microscopic study of permanent slides
Tissues :
- Columnar, Cuboidal, Squamous, Ciliated Epithelium
- Cardiac / Skeletal / Smooth muscle
- Ovary, Testis, Liver, Pancreas, Thyroid, Tongue, Stomach, Intestine, Kidney,
Lung, Spinal Cord, Cerebrum, Artery, Vein
4.Measurement of blood pressure
5.Tutorial / Discussion on some common investigational procedures used in diagnosis
of diseases with the help of charts / slides
Name and Importance of following tests :
1.Electroencephalogram (EEG) in diagnosis of Epilepsy
2.Use of Positron emission tomography (PET) Computed
tomography scan (CT Scan), Single photon emission computed
tomography (SPECT) in diagnosis.
3.Use of flow cytometry as a diagnostic tool.
4.Electrocardiogram (ECG) in diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmia
5.Liver Function Tests –
- Serum Bilirubin,
- serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT)
- serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT)
- Urine Bilirubin,
- Urine Urobilinogen,
6.Kidney Function Tests
–Serum Creatinine,
–Serum Urea, Uric Acid
–Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
7.Blood Glucose
8.Serum Cholesterol / Triglycerides
9.Serum Alkaline phosphatase (ALT)
10.Serum Acid phosphatase (APT)
11.Serum Lipase
12.Serum Amylase
13.Serum Calcium
14.Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
15.Thyroid Function Tests – T 3, T4
16.Prothrombin time (PT)
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18.Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)
19.Diagnostic tests for infectious diseases like
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- Dengue
- H1N1 swine flu
-Typhoid
Books:
1. McNaught & Callander, Illustrated Physiology by B. R. Mackenna & R. Callander, Published by by Churchill Livingstone
2. Kaplan, Jack, Opheim, Toivola, Lyon, Clinical Chemistry: Interpretation & Techniques, Published by Elseviers Publications
3. Praful B. Godkar, Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, Published by Bhalani Publishing House, Mumbai, India
4. C. L. Ghai, Text book of Practical Physiology, Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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SEMESTER-II
BPH_C_201_T - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology – II (4 Hr/Wk)

Course Objectives
To familiarize the learner with the anatomical organization and physiology of the different systems of the human body. To introduce
the learner to cancer and the causes of cancer.
Course Outcomes
1. Explain the types of and mechanisms of cellular injuries and cellular adaptation.
2. Compare and contrast between benign and malignant tumours, Classify malignant tumours and explain the etiology and
pathogenesis of cancer.
3. Discuss the biological effects of radiations.
4. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, endocrine system, nervous system and the sensory organs.
5. Comprehend the aetiology, pathogenesis, signs, and symptoms of common diseases/disorders of respiratory system, endocrine
system and nervous system.
No. Details Hours
1.Principles of cell injury and adaptation
Causes of cell injury
Pathogenesis and morphology of cell injury.
Cellular adaptation
Cellular atrophy and hypertrophy.4
2. - Disturbances of growth of cells
Differences between benign and malignant tumor
Classification of malignant tumors
Etiology and pathogenesis of cancer- Invasion, metastasis and patterns of
spread of cancer.3
3.Biological effects of radiation
Nuclear radiation
U.V . radiation.
X-ray and other radiations.3
4.Anatomy and Physiology of Respiratory System
Exchange of gases
External and internal respiration
Mechanism and regulation of respiration
Lung volumes and lung capacities 4
5.Pathophysiology of following diseases
Asthma
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis 4
6.Endocrine System
Anatomy and physiology of following endocrine glands :
Pituitary
Thyroid & Parathyroid
Adrenal
Pancreas8
7.Pathophysiology of hypo and hyper secretion of above endocrine glands and related
diseases 4
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Neurons, Neurotransmitter and neurotransmission
Anatomy and physiology of :
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Cranial and spinal nerves
- Sensory and Motor pathways
9.Pathophysiology of following diseases
Epilepsy
Parkinsonism
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cerebral Hypoxia
Stroke (Cerebrovascular disease)
Anxiety & Depression
Mania and Schizophrenia4
10.Structure and Function of following sensory organs
Eye
Ear
Tongue
Nose
Skin 6
TOTAL48
Books:
Latest editions of the following books can be referred
1. Ross & Wilson , Anatomy & Physiology in Health & Illness by Anne Waugh and Allison Grant, Published by Churchill Livingstone
2. Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson, Principals of Anatomy & Physiology, Published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
3. A. C. Guyton & J. E. Hall, Textbook of Medical Physiology, Published in India by Prism Books Ltd. on arrangement with W. B.
Saunders Company, USA.
4. McNaught & Callander, Illustrated Physiology by B. R. Mackenna & R. Callander, Published by Churchill Livingstone
5. Kaplan, Jack, Opheim, Toivola, Lyon, Clinical Chemistry: Interpretation & Techniques
6. Praful B. Godkar, Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, Published by Bhalani Publishing House, Mumbai, India
8. Harsh Mohan, Text book of Pathology, Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
BPH_C_202_T - Biochemistry II ( 4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
To teach the learner the different pathways of intermediary metabolism, their interplay, metabolism based disorders and drugs to treat
the same.
Course Outcomes
1. Discuss carbohydrate metabolism with respect to different pathways, structures of intermediates, enzymes and cofactors involved,
energy requirements/yields, regulation and drugs affecting metabolism
2. Discuss lipid metabolism with respect to different pathways, structures of intermediates, enzymes and cofactors involved, energy
requirements/yields, regulation and drugs affecting metabolism
3. Discuss nucleic metabolism with respect to different pathways, structures of intermediates, enzymes and cofactors involved, energy
requirements/yields, regulation and drugs affecting metabolism
No. Details Hours
1Carbohydrate metabolism discussed with respect to the structures of
intermediates, enzymes and cofactors, energy yield/requirements and regulation.
Examples of drugs modulating carbohydrate metabolism.20
1.1Glycolysis (Embden Meyerhoff Pathway), TCA cycle (Kreb’s Cycle, Citric acid
Cycle) and glyoxalate shunt. Entry of sugars other than glucose into glycolytic
pathway. Discussion of shuttle systems to transfer NADH to the mitochondria.08
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explanation of oxidative phosphorylation vs substrate level phosphorylation.
Discussion of proton motive force and generation of ATP using proton gradients.
Discussion of uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation.
1.3Discussion of pentose phosphate pathway, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis,
gluconeogenesis and other systems involved in carbohydrate metabolism08
2Lipid metabolism discussed with respect to the structures of intermediates,
enzymes and cofactors involved, energy yield/requirements and regulation.18
2.1Beta oxidation pathway for catabolism of saturated and unsaturated even number
fatty acids, catabolism of odd number carbon containing fatty acids, formation of
ketone bodies 08
2.2Acetate mevalonate pathway to cholesterol biosynthesis, 04
2.3Biosynthesis of fatty acids, prostaglandins, leukotrienes and phospholipids. 04
2.4Examples of drugs modulating lipid/cholesterol metabolism. 02
3Nucleic Acid Metabolism discussed with respect to the structures of
intermediates, enzymes and cofactors, energy yield/requirements and regulation10
3.1Discussion of biosynthesis of purines. 04
3.2Discussion of biosynthesis of pyrimidines. 02
3.3Salvage pathways for nucleic acid metabolism. Examples of drugs modulating
purine/pyrimidine biosynthesis.04
TOTAL48
Books
1. Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, Replika Press.
2. Stryer L, Biochemistry, W. H. Freeman & Co.
3. Harper’s Biochemistry, Appleton and Lange, USA.
4. Conn E, Stumpf PK, Brueing G and Doi Roy H, Outlines of Biochemistry, Wiley Liss, USA.
5. Wilson and Gisvolds Textbook of Organic Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Lippincott Willliams and Wilkins, USA
6. Foye’s Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, USA.
BPH_C_203_T – Pharmacognosy I ( 4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
This subject highlights the understanding of natural drugs, their cultivation and preparation, phytochemistry and their derivatives used
in Allopathic and Complementary Systems of Medicine.
Course Outcomes
1Student will be able to outline the Alternative and complementary systems of medicine, classify drugs of
natural origin
2Student will able to describe Primary and secondary plant metabolites their biosynthesis, evaluation and
therapeutic application
3Student will be able to understand the morphological and Microscopic features of medicinal plants
4Student will be able to elaborate commercial production, collection, preparation, storage and factors
affecting cultivation of medicinal plants
5Student will be able to describe chemistry, source, preparation, evaluation of carbohydrate containing
crude drugs and their commercial utility as Pharmaceutical Aids and Medicines
6Student will be able to describe the source, composition, preparation and applications of fibers, minerals,
important protein and enzymes of natural origin.
No. Details Hours
1.Introduction, development, present status, significance and future scope of
pharmacognosy. Alternative and Complementary systems of medicine Ayurveda,
Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Chinese medicine and Aromatherapy.
Self study: Examples of sources of DONO • Examples of drugs used in different
traditional systems of medicine.2
1
2Classification of drugs: Alphabetical, morphological, taxonomical,
pharmacological and chemical1
3Techniques in microscopy of powdered drugs covering use of mountants,
clearing agents, chemomicroscopic reagents, micrometer, quantitative
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4Plant description, morphology, cell differentiation and ergastic cell
contents:Study of plant parts, cell and tissue, underground or subterranean
drugs,roots, rhizomes, corms, bulb, tubers, stolen, runners, and suckers; Leaves:
Simple and compound, stomata, stomata number, stomatal index, palisade - ratio,
hydathodes and water pores, epidermal trichomes, calcium oxalate crystals, vein-
islet number,vein termination number; Inflorescence and flowers; Fruits; Seeds;
Barks, and wood. Unorganised drugs: Dried latex, dried juices, dried extracts,
gums and mucilages, resins.7
5Introduction, classification with examples and important biological activities of
following groups of plant constituents: Carbohydrates; Alkaloids, Glycosides,
saponins, steroids and triterpenoids Flavonoids, lignans, coumarins, tannins and
polyphenolic compounds, Lipids and volatile oils; Gums, mucilages, resins and
resin combinations with examples. Details of Phytochemical test for the
evaluation of each class12
6Cultivation, Collection, Processing and storage of crude drugs: Factors
influencing cultivation of medicinal plants. Types of soils and fertilizers of
common use. Pest management and natural pest control agents. Plant hormones
and their applications. Polyploidy, mutation and hybridization with reference to
medicinal plants.4
7Study of plant, animal & mineral fibres with respect to their classification,
sources, production, chemistry, commercial utility and significance in
Pharmaceutical Industry for the following: Absorbent & nonabsorbent cotton,
jute, flax, hemp, asbestos, glass wool, silk, wool, rayon, viscose3
8Systematic pharmacognostic study of following
a)Carbohydrates and derived products: agar, guar gum acacia, Honey, Isabgol,
pectin, Starch, sterculia chitin, xanthan gum, tamarind kernel powder (TKP) and
Tragacanth.
b) Lipids: Bees wax, Castor oil, Arachis oil, Cocoa butter, Shea butter, Cod~liver
oil, Hydnocarpus oil, Kokum butter, Lard, Linseed oil, Rice Bran oil, Wheat
germ oil, Shark liver oil and Wool fat7
9Proteins and Enzymes Study of Proteins and Enzymes with respect to sources,
preparation and uses - protein hydrolysates, gelatin, casein, thyroid hormones,
proteolytic enzymes (Papain, bromelain, serratiopeptidase, urokinase,
streptokinase, pepsin). Study of plant lectins with respect to sources, composition
and applications for Abrin, ricin.
Self study: • Marketed formulations containing serratiopeptidase and their
applications4
1
10Biological source, chemical constituents and uses of the following: Chirata,
Shatavari, Kalmegh, Karela, Punarnava, Guggul, Tinospora.
Self study:Brahmi, Neem,Tulsi, Amla,2
1
11Self study: Minerals: Kiselghur, Chalk, Talc, and Bentonite. 1
TOTAL48
Books
1. Trease D. & Evans W. C.: Text Book of Pharmacognosy: W. B. Saunders.
2. Tyler V .E., Brady L.R. & Robbers J. E.: Pharmacognosy; LeaFeibger, USA.
3. Wallis T. E.;Text Book of Pharmacognosy; CBS Publishers, Delhi.
4. Kokate C.K., Purohit A. P. &Gokhale S. B.: Pharmacognosy; Nirali Publications, Pune.
5. Harbone J. B.: Phytochemical Methods: A guide to modern techniques Analysis: Chapman& Hall, London.
6. Bruneton J.: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants: Intercept Limited.
7. Vasudevan T.N. &Laddha K.S.: A Textbook of Pharmacognosy, Vrinda Publication House, Jalgaon.
8. The Indian Pharmacopeia: The Controller of Publication; Delhi.
9. Brain K.R. & Turner T. D.: ThePractical Evaluation of Phytopharmaceuticals: Wright, Scientica, Bristol.
BPH_C_204_T – Hospital Pharmacy and Drug Store Management ( 4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
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Course Outcomes
The learner should be able to:
1. Appreciate the difference in the functions, layout, legal requirements, organization, drug procurement, storage and dispensing of
medicines in a retail versus hospital pharmacy setting.
2. Appreciate the importance of documentation in the functioning of a pharmacy
3. Understand the importance of a hospital level formulation and compounding of parenterals.
4. Understand the importance and functioning of the hospital sterile supply services department
5. Appreciate the dangers/detection/reporting of fraudulent pharmacy practices
6. Appreciate the concept of Rational Drug Therapy
Unit
No.Sub-
unitTOPICS DURATION
(HOURS)
11.1
1.2
1.3Hospitals: Definition, Organization Structure, Classification,
Functions
Hospital Pharmacy: Definition, Organization structure, Location, Layout and staff
requirements and responsibilities and functions of hospital pharmacists.
Budget of Hospital Pharmacy: Preparation and Implementation2
2
1
2.2.1Drug Distribution Systems in Hospitals: Dispensing of drugs to inpatients, types of
drug distribution systems, charging policy and labeling, Dispensing of drugs to
ambulatory patients, and Dispensing of Controlled Substances including Hospital
Control Procedures4
33.1Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (PTC): Objective, composition, Functions,
Role of PTC in Drug Safety, Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring and Emergency
Drug Lists. 3
44.1
4.2Hospital formulary: Definition, Advantages and Disadvantages, contents of hospital
formulary, Differentiation of hospital formulary and Drug list, Preparation and
revision, and addition and deletion of drug from hospital formulary.
Medication errors and ASHP Guidelines to prevent errors, Infection control in
hospitals (Self Study)3
2
55.1
5.2
5.3Drug Utilization Review(Self Study)
Safe Use of Medications in Hospitals(Self Study)
Handling of radiopharmaceuticals in hospitals2
2
2
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4Central Sterile Supply Services
Introduction to sterilization, basic techniques used for sterilization of hospital
supplies
Advantages, Plan, Location, Layout
Sterilization of surgical dressings – methods of packing, loading and prevention of
wetting of dressings. Sterilization of rubber gloves, syringes, needles, catheters,
tubings, surgical instruments, mattresses, utensils and bedpans and other
accessories
Manufacturing and Bulk compounding of large volume parenterals, Total Parenteral
Nutrition and Intravenous additives.8
2
4
2
77.1
7.2
7.3Planning of retail pharmacy and entrepreneurship
(Self-study) Forms of Business Organization: Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Hindu
Undivided Family, Joint Stock Company and Co-operative Society
Channels of Distribution for Pharmaceuticals: Wholesaler, Retailer1
2
1
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5Setting Up and management of a Drug Store-
Legal Aspects and Registrations
Selection of site, Space layout, Location Analysis and Layout design and staff
Materials- Coding, stocking, maintenance of various registers,
Use of Computers: Business and health care soft wares
Sales promotion and window display2
2
1
1
2
9
9.1
9.2Purchasing and Inventory control in drug store:
Purchasing procedure in retail trade
Definition of inventory control, various methods of Inventory Control ( Want Book,
Systematic Want Book, Open to Buy budgeting, ABC,VED, EOQ analysis),2
2
1010.1Risk management, Insurance policies and Frauds in retail practice 1
TOTAL 46
Books:

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1. Hospital Pharmacy, W. E. Hassan, Edition, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia.
2. A text – book of Hospital Pharmacy, S.H. Merchant and Dr. J.S. Quadry, B.S. Shah Prakashan, Ahmedabad.
3. Hospital Pharmacy, Dr. H. P. Tipnis and Dr. Amrita Bajaj, Career Publication, Maharashtra.
4. Gennaro Alfonso R, Remington – The Science and Practice of Pharmacy”, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
5. Principles and methods of Pharmacy Management, Smith, Lea and Febiger, Philadelphia.
6. Drug store management, Nolen and Maynard. McGraw Hill.
7. Drug Store and Business Management, A. P. Battasse, Unique Publication.
8. Text book of Forensic Pharmacy, N. K. Jain, Vallabh Prakashan.
BPH_C_205_T - Environmental Science (3 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
1.To study the importance of environmental science and environmental studies
2.To know the importance of key to the future of mankind.
3.To study continuing problems of pollution, loss of forget, solid waste disposal, degradation of environment,
issues like economic productivity and national security
4.Study of Global warming, the depletion of ozone layer and loss of biodiversity have made everyone aware of
environmental issues.
Course Outcomes
1. Describe the basics of Environmental sciences like need and purpose of study the subject, Ecology, food chain and ecological
pyramids, sustainable development
2. Outline, Environmental Legislation, role of different ministries and environment control boards
3. Classify and compare different sources of energies
4. Relate technology to control pollution and economic benefits thereof,
infer, the concept of green building, carbon credit and disaster management
Realize the environment related moral responsibilities and identify Legal (environmental) aspects for becoming entrepreneur in future
No. Details Hours
1.Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies:
Scope and Importance
 Need for Public Awareness
Depleting Nature of Environmental resources such as Soil, Water, Minerals,
and Forests.
Global Environmental Crisis related to Population, Water, Sanitation and Land.
Ecosystem: Concept, Classification, Structure of Ecosystem, overview of Food
chain, Food web and Ecological Pyramid5
2.Sustainable Development
Concept of sustainable development
Social, Economical and Environmental aspect of sustainable development.
Control Measures: 3R (Reuse, Recovery, Recycle), Appropriate Technology,
Environmental education, Resource utilization as per the carrying capacity .5
3.Environmental Pollution:
Air Pollution: Sources, Effects of air pollution with respect to Global Warming,
Ozone layer Depletion, Acid Rain, Photochemical smog, Two Control
Measures, Bag house Filter, Venturi scrubber.
Case Study: Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Water Pollution: Sources and Treatment, Concept of waste waters - Domestic
&Industrial and treatment.
Case Study: Minamata Disease.
Land Pollution: Solid waste, Solid waste Management by Land filling,
Composting.
Noise Pollution; Sources and Effects
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4. Environmental Legislation:
Overview
 Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE&F). Organizational structure of
MoE&F.
Functions and powers of Central Control Pollution Board.
Functions and powers of State Control Pollution Board.
Environmental Clearance, Consent and Authorization Mechanism.
Environmental Protection Act
Any two case studies pertaining to Environmental Legislation.5
5.Renewable sources of Energy:
Limitations of conventional sources of Energy.
Various renewable energy sources.
Solar Energy: Principle, Working of Flat plate collector &
Photovoltaic cell.
Wind Energy: Principle, Wind Turbines.
Hydel Energy: Principle, Hydropower generation.
Geothermal Energy: Introduction, Steam Power Plant5
6.Environment and Technology
Role of Technology in Environment and health
Concept of Green Buildings, Indoor air pollution
Carbon Credit: Introduction, General concept.
Disaster Management: Two Events: Tsunami, Earthquakes,
Techniques of Disaster Management
Case Study: Earthquake in Japan 5
TOTAL36
Books:
1.Hazardous Waste Incineration, Brunner R.C., McGraw Hill Inc
2.Global Biodiversity Assessment, Heywood V .H and Waston R.T., Cambridge Univ. Press
3.Environmental Science systems & Solutions, Mckinney M.L. and School R.M., Web enhanced edition.
4.Fundamentals of Ecology, Odum E.P., W.B. Saunders Co. USA.
5.Textbook of Environmental studies by Erach Bharucha, University Press.
6.Environmental Studies by R. Rajagopalan, Oxford University Press.
7.Essentials of Environmental Studies by Kurian Joseph & Nagendran, Pearson Education
8.Renewable Energy by Godfrey Boyle, Oxford Publications.
9.Perspective Of Environmental Studies, by Kaushik and Kaushik, New Age International
10.Environmental Studies by. Anandita Basak, Pearson Education
11.Textbook of Environmental Studies by Dave and Katewa, Cengage Learning
12.Environmental Studies by Benny Joseph, Tata McGraw Hill

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BPH_C_206_L – Pharmacognosy Lab I (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
This subject highlights the morphological, microscopic and phytochemical evaluation of natural drugs used in Allopathic as well as
Complementary Systems of Medicine.
Course Outcomes
1Students will be able to carry out quantitative microscopy for leaf constants
2Students will be able to determine different extractive and ash values as per pharmacopoeial requirements
3Students will be able to identify diagnostic features of plants such as calcium-oxalate, starch and
trichomes
4Student will be able to differentiate between different plant parts based on morphological and microscopic
evaluation
5Students will be able to identify fibers and carbohydrates based on chemical evaluation
No. Experiments
1.Quantitative microscopy (Estimation of Leaf constants i.e. Stomatal Index, Vein islet number and
Vein termination number, Palisade ratio)
2Determination of alcohol soluble and water soluble extractives, Total ash value and acid insoluble
ash and water soluble ash value for any one crude drug as per IP.
3Study of different types of starch grains, calcium oxalate crystals, Trichomes and stomata
4Identification of Fibres based on chemical tests as covered in theory. Tests for detection of honey,
starch, tragacanth, acacia, guar gum, agar
5Microscopical Studies of basic tissues
a) Stem: Ephedra
b) Leaves: Vasaka, Senna
c) Roots: Rauwolfia
d) Bark: Cinchona
e) Seed: Nux vomica, Linseed
f) Fruits: Fennel
Books:
1. Trease D. & Evans W. C.: Text Book of Pharmacognosy: W. B. Saunders.
2. Tyler V .E., Brady L.R. & Robbers J. E.: Pharmacognosy; LeaFeibger, USA.
3. Wallis T. E.;Text Book of Pharmacognosy; CBS Publishers, Delhi.
4. Kokate C.K., Purohit A. P. &Gokhale S. B.: Pharmacognosy; Nirali Publications, Pune.
5. Harbone J. B.: Phytochemical Methods: A guide to modern techniques Analysis: Chapman& Hall, London.
6. Bruneton J.: Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants: Intercept Limited.
7. Vasudevan T.N. &Laddha K.S.: A Textbook of Pharmacognosy, Vrinda Publication House, Jalgaon.
8. The Indian Pharmacopeia: The Controller of Publication; Delhi.
9. Brain K.R. & Turner T. D.: ThePractical Evaluation of Phytopharmaceuticals: Wright, Scientica, Bristol.
BPH_C_207_L - Biochemistry Lab (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
To teach the learner the methods for the detection and estimation of different biomolecules
Course Outcomes
The learners should be able to understand the principles and methods for the estimation of
1. Carbohydrates
2. Amino acids and proteins
3. Fats and Lipids
4. Nucleic acids
5. Enzyme kinetic parameters
6. Enzyme activity as diagnostic markers
EXPERIMENTS
1.Qualitative tests for carbohydrates and confirmatory tests by ozasone formation
2.Qualitative test and simple color reactions for amino acids and proteins. Precipitation reactions of proteins.

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3. Chromatographic separation of amino acids.
4.Quantitative estimation of glucose (Willstaters and Lane & Eynon’s methods). Estimation of sucrose. Colorimetric estimation
of glucose.
5.Quantitative estimation of proteins by Biuret method and Folin method (one titrimetry and one by colorimetry)
6.Estimation of enzyme activity – ptyline (amylase) in saliva and alkaline phosphatase (including plotting of data to determine
Km and Vmax for any one of these enzymes)
7.Quantitative estimation of properties of lipids – acid value, iodine value, saponification value.
8.Quantitative estimation of RNA and DNA.
9.Demonstrations of estimation of blood glucose, SGOT or SGPT using commercial kits (suggest that students should
volunteer for fasting and post prandial glucose determinations)
10.Demonstration of isolation of DNA.
Books
1. An Introduction to Practical Biochemistry – Plummer D.T., Tata Mcgraw Hill, N Delhi, India
2. Laboratory Manual In Biochemisty, Jayaraman J, Wiley Easter, N Delhi. India
BPH_C_208_L - Computer Lab (4 Hr/Wk)
Course Objectives
To Introduce the learner to the importance of computers – hardware and software – and their potential applications to the pharmacy
profession
Course Outcomes
1. Describe the components of a PC
2. Compare the different operating systems
3. Record simple programs using BASIC and C programming languages
4. Apply knowledge gained for use of computers in pharmacy
No. Details Hours
1.Introduction to Computers. 2
2.History of Computer development and respective generation: Abacus, Napier's Bones, Slide
rule, Pascal's Calculator. General use of computers in everyday life.
Computer Classification: Mainframe, Mini and Micro Computers, comparison of Analog &
Digital Computers, Hardware and Software. Calculator and Computer5
3.1
3.2Operating Systems: Introduction to types of operating systems, UNIX, MS-DOS, etc. RAM,
ROM, Virtual Memory etc
Students should learn on Windows and Linux OS based systems use of basic Windows and
Linux commands4
4
4.1
4.2Type of Languages: Conventional languages; their advantages, limitations; C, Pascal,
FORTRAN, Programming of these languages
Students should be taught some programming in BASIC and C4
4
5.1
5.2Introduction to Computer Networks: Architecture of seven layers of communications
Students should be taken to a computer lab with has a network and shown the basic
connections and operation of different types of networks.4
3
6.1Introduction to Data Structure: Like Queues, list, trees, Binary trees algorithms, Flow chart,
Structured Systems, Analysis and development, Ingress-SQL, Gateways etc. Statistics,
methodologies.
Basic Language: Constants and Variables: Character set, constants, variables,
Naming the variables getting data into memory, LET, INPUT, READ. DATA, Print Statement
Expressions: Arithmetic expression, Hierarchy of operations, Rules of Arithmetic, Evaluation
of expressions, Relational expressions, Logical operations, Library functions
Printer Control: Comma and semicolon control, the TAB function, PRINT, LPRINT
Functions and Subroutines: User defined functions, subroutines, subscripted variables
The above concepts should be introduced practically to students with examples, while working
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6.2
7.Computer Graphics: 5
8.Computer applications in pharmaceutical area and in clinical studies 5
Books:
1. Basic Electronics and Computer Applications, Rajiv Khanna, New Age International Publishers
2. Fundamentals of Computers, V . Rajaraman, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
3. Schaums Outline Series, Theory and Problems of Introduction to Computer Science, Francis Scheid, McGraw Hill Book Co.