2nd Year Syllabus For Bachelor of Pharmacy Course - Mahamaya Technical University
2nd Year Syllabus For Bachelor of Pharmacy Course - Mahamaya Technical University
2nd Year Syllabus For Bachelor of Pharmacy Course - Mahamaya Technical University
NOIDA
Syllabus
For
SECOND YEAR
OF
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
Pharmacy - Branch of medical and engineering concerned with synthesis, analysis, quality control,
administrative control, research of drugs and pharmaceuticals. Pharmacy is the art & science of manufacturing
drugs & pharmaceuticals & also provides valuable drug information as a member of health care team.
A career in pharmacy unfolds a vista full of opportunities leading to a global future for young career aspirant.
Furthermore, the job opportunities, working conditions, job satisfaction and monetary benefits are excellent.
Excellent global opportunities galore for qualified pharmacy professionals (B.Pharm & M.Pharm) in various
countries such as U.S.A., Canada, U.K., France, South Africa, Germany etc.
Assignments are to be given to reinforce the objective of the course and ensure total understanding of
each unit of subject.
I. Evaluation methodology
SEMESTER – III
18 15 1000 25
L: Lecture P: Practical CT: Class Test TA: Teacher Assessment and Attendance
SEMESTER – IV
Pharmaceutics – IV
1. PH-241 3 3 15 05 20 20 80 30 150 4
(Unit Operation – II)
21 11 1000 26
L: Lecture P: Practical CT: Class Test TA: Teacher Assessment and Attendance
HU-301
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(INCLUDE HUMAN SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY)
Objective of the Course: The course intends to impart knowledge and learning of different aspects of human
behaviour especially in the organisational context that directs human behaviour. This has special significance to
the professionals as these aspects of human behaviour needs to be accounted for while taking a decision with
respect to enhancement of human productivity.
UNIT-I
Concept, Nature, Characteristics, Conceptual Foundations and Importance, Roles & Skills of Human Capital.
Human’s Knowing Behaviour- Approaches to understand Cognitive, Behaviouristic & Social Cognitive
behaviour, Pro-social – Behaviour – Nature and Determinants (Standard Behaviour, Altruism, Empathy).
UNIT-II
Perception and Attribution: Concept, Nature, Process, Importance. Management and Behavioural Applications
of Perception. Attitude: Concept, Process and Importance, Attitude Measurement. Attitudes and Workforce
Diversity.
Personality: Concept, Nature, Types and Theories of Personality Shaping, Personality Attitude and Job
Satisfaction. Learning: Concept and Theories of Learning.
UNIT -III
Motivation: Meaning, Maslow’s, Herzberg, McClelland’s Theories of Motivation, Leadership: Style and
Theories of Leadership-Trait, Behavioural and Situational Theories, Conflict Management, Conflict: Concept,
Sources, Types, Classification of Conflict Intra, Individual, Interpersonal, Intergroup and Organisational,
Resolution of Conflict.
UNIT -IV
Group Dynamics: Types of Group and their development stages, concept, status, norms size and cohesiveness.
Power and Politics: Concept, Sources of Power, Distinction between Power, Authority and Influence,
Approaches to Power, Political Implications of Power: Dysfunctional Uses of Power.
References:
1. Newstrom John W. - Organizational Behaviour: Human Behaviour at Work (Tata Mc Graw Hill)
2. Luthans Fred - Organizational Behaviour (Tata Mc Graw Hill, 10th edition)
3. Mc Shane L. Steven, Glinow Mary Ann Von & Sharma Radha R. - Organizational Behaviour (Tata Mc Graw
Hill)
4. Robbins Stephen P. - Organizational Behaviour (Pearson Education)
5. Hersey Paul, Blanchard, Kenneth H and Johnson Dewey E. - Management of Organisational Behaviour
6. Greenberg Jerald and Baron Robert A. - Behaviour In Organisations: Understanding and Managing the
Human Side of Work (Prentice Hall of India)
7. Laurie J. Mullins : Essentials of Organizational Behaviour, Pearson Learning
8. Ian Brooks : Organizational Behaviour, Pearson Learning
9. Baron, R.A., Psychology, 5th Edition, Pearson
PH-231
PHARMACEUTICS-II
(UNIT-OPERATION- I)
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
Every industrial chemical process is based on Unit-Operations (physical treatment) and Unit-Process (chemical
treatment) to produce economically desired product from specific raw materials. The subject Unit- Operations is
based on fundamental laws and physicochemical principles involved in production, transformation and
transportation of materials. Unit-Operations gives idea about science related to specific physical operation;
different equipments-its design, material of construction and operation; and calculation of various physical
parameters (mass flow, heat flow, mass balance, power and force etc.). In 'Pharmaceutical' curriculum,
knowledge of 'unit operations' is very much relevant with respect to formulated drug products (Dosage forms)
and basic drugs in Pharmaceutical Industry. The various unit operations to be studied during this curriculum are
fluid flow, filtration, centrifugation, crystallization, air-conditioning, industrial hazards and safety precautions,
materials used in plant construction,etc.
DESIRED OUTCOME OF THE COURSE
After the completion of the course, the students may be able to
(1) Understand and apply the various parameters and equipments used in fluid flow, filtration,
centrifugation, crystallization, air-conditioning in pharmaceutical industry.
(2) Select the materials used in construction of pharmaceutical plants.
(3) Have an idea about the efficiency of process and equipments
(4) Understand the safety with respect to the process, raw chemicals, finished products and long term effect
on environment.
(5) Decide the financial viability of the products as demanded by the purchaser.
Unit-I
1. Unit Operations : Introduction, basic laws.
2. Fluid Flow : Types of flow, Reynold’s number, Viscosity, Concept of boundary layer, basic situations of
fluid flow, valves, flow meters, manometers and measurement of flow and pressure. [8]
Unit-II
3. Water systems – Raw water, soft water, purified water, water for injection , quality requirement and
treatment of water. washing, cleaning and standardisation of cleaning.
4. Filtration and Centrifugation : Theory of filtration, filter aids, filter media, industrial filters including filter
press, rotary filter, edge filter. Factors affecting filtration, Principles of centrifugation, industrial centrifugal
filters, and centrifugal sedimenters. [10]
Unit-III
5. Crystallization : Characteristics of crystals like-purity, size, shape, geometry, habit, forms size and factors
affecting them, Solubility curves and calculation of yields. Material and heat balances around Swenson Walker
Crystallizer. Supersaturation theory and its limitations, Nucleation mechanisms, crystal growth, Study of
various types of Crystallizer, Tanks, agitated batch, Swenson Walker, Single vacuum, circulating magma and
Krystal crystallizer, Caking of crystals and its prevention. [08]
UNIT – IV
6. Heating, Ventilation & AC Systems: Basic concepts and definition, wet bulb and adiabatic saturation
temperatures, Psychrometric chart and measurement of humidity, application of humidity measurement in
pharmacy, equipment for dehumidification operations. Principles and applications of refrigeration and air
conditioning. [08]
Unit-V
7. Material of Construction : General study of composition, corrosion, resistance, Properties and applications
of the materials of construction with special reference to stainless steel and glass.
8. Industrial Hazards and Safety Precautions : Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, fire and dust hazards.
Industrial dermititis, Accident record.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Badger W.L. and Banchero J.T. Introduction to Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill
International Book Co., London.
2. Perry R.H. & Chilton C.H. Chemical Engineers Handbook, McGraw Hill Kogakusha Ltd.
3. McCabe W.L. and Smith J.C. Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill
International Book Co., London.
4. Sambhamurthy, Pharmaceutical Engineering, New Age Publishers.
5. Gavhane, K.A. Unit Operations-I, Nirali Prakashan.
Web links
http://nsdl.niscair.res.in/bitstream/
www.unitoperation.com
www.uolab.isu.edu/
units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au
https://www.openedu.au/.../murdoch-university-priciples-of-unit-operations
PH-231P
PHARMACEUTICS-II
(UNIT-OPERATION- I)
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
The main objective of the course is to understand and consummate the basic fundamental principles by
performing experiments related to various unit operations like fluid flow, filtration, centrifugation,
crystallisation, air-conditioning, industrial hazards and safety precautions, materials used in plant construction,
etc.
DESIRED OUTCOME OF THE COURSE
After the completion of the course, the students may be able to
1. To understand the construction, working and use of manometers, venturimeter and orificemeter in
measurement of fluid flow and pressure.
2. To determine Reynolds Number and empathize its significance in fluid flow.
3. To perceive the effect of various factors (i.e., filter media, viscosity of filtrate, pressure, thickness of
cake, filter aids, etc.) on rate of filtration.
4. To interpret the principles of centrifugation in liquid-liquid (emulsion) and solid-liquid (suspensions)
separations.
5. To study and understand the construction of psychometric charts and its implications in air-
conditioning(i.e., determination of humidity, dew point, wet bulb temperature, dry bulb temperature,
etc.)
6. To bestow the principles of crystallization by studying the characteristics and solubility curves of
various crystals.
.
COURSE CONTENT
WEB LINKS
http://nsdl.niscair.res.in/bitstream/
www.unitoperation.com
www.uolab.isu.edu/
units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au
https://www.openedu.au/.../murdoch-university-priciples-of-unit-operations
PH-232
PHAMACOGNOSY – II
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
Pharmacognosy is the study of physical, chemical and biological properties of drug substances of natural origin.
This subject includes complete systemic study of medicinal drugs obtained from different secondary
metabolites of resins, volatile oils, fibers, pharmaceutical aids and tannins. It also includes the isolation and
basic phytochemical screening or general qualitative chemical test of alkaloids and glycosides.
1. Trease G.E., & Evans W.C., “Pharmacognosy” Balliere Tindall East Bourne U.K.
5. Atal C.K. & Kapur BM, “Cultivation & utilization of Medicinal plant, RRL, Jammu.
Web links
http://medherb.com/
http://www.phytotherapies.org
http://www.discoverherbs.com
http://www.herbalgram.org
PH-232P
PHAMACOGNOSY – II
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To learn and master the course that will examine the Herbal, fabricated preparations.To discuss the processes of
standardization of natural products.
COURSE CONTENT
The students are expected to compare experimental results with theoretical concepts, speculate reasons for
discrepancies, and learn from deductive reasoning.
WEB LINKS
1. http://books.google.co.in/
2. www.bookganga.com
3. http://www.pharmagupshup.in
4. http://www.gobookee.net
5. http://pharmacology.uonbi.ac.ke
6. http://www.pharmacognosy.us/
7. http://www.botanical.com
PH-233
PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - III
(ORGANIC CHEMISTRY -II)
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
This subject is taught as an advance subject to Organic Chemistry-I. It extends the concept of Organic
Chemistry to the field of carbohydrate chemistry, protein chemistry. It also involves the basic concept about
nucleic acids and chemistry of oils, fats and waxes. Moreover the structure of this course enables the students
aware about the mechanism and synthetic applications of certain name reactions. An introductory has been
also involved about heterocyclic compounds and their applications in pharmacy. Highlights shall be on
synthetic importance of active methylene compounds, polynuclear hydrocarbons and α, β-unsaturated carbonyl
compounds.
DESIRED OUTCOME OF THE COURSE
On the completion of the course, students will be able to
1. Access the synthetic importance of few medicinally important classes (active methylene compounds,
polynuclear hydrocarbons and α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds).
2. An idea about heterocyclics in medicines
3. Understanding of reaction mechanism
4. Importance of carbohydrate chemistry
5. Basic knowledge of biological chemistry and information how the amino acids and peptide constitute
proteins
SYLLABUS
Unit-I:
α, ß- Unsaturated carbonyl compounds, cycloaddition.
Compounds containing active methylene group and their synthetic importance- Acetoacetic ester and malonic
ester.
Polynuclear hydrocarbons- Naphthalene, Anthracene and Phenantherene
Unit-II
Heterocyclic Compounds – Nomenclature, Chemistry, preparation, properties and
pharmaceutical importance of pyrrole, furan, thiophene, pyridine, pyrimidine, imidazole,
pyrazole, thiazole, benzimidazole, indole, phenothiazines.
Unit-III
Name reactions – Definition, reaction mechanism and synthetic application of Merwin
–Pondorff, Verley reduction, Oppeneaur oxidation, Beckmann rearrangement, Mannich reaction,
Diel’s alder reaction, Michael addition, Reformatsky, Knoevanegal reaction, Benzoin condensation.
Unit-IV
Classification, structure, reactions, structure elucidation, identification of carbohydrates
i) Monosaccharides – Glucose and fructose
ii) Disaccharides – Sucrose, lactose and maltose.
iii) Polysaccharides – Starch.
Unit-V
Classification, identification, general methods of preparation and reactions of amino acids and proteins.
Structure of Nucleic Acids.
Chemistry & identification of oils, fats and waxes.
Polymers and polymerization.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Morrison, T.R. and Boyd, R.N., Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall of India, Private Limited, New Delhi.
2. Finar, I.L., Organic Chemistry Vol. I & II, ELBS Longman.
3. Jain, M.K. and Sharma S.C, Organic Chemistry, Shoban Lal Nagin Chand & Co., Delhi.
4. Kalsi, “Organic Reactions Stereochemistry & Mechanism”.
WEB LINKS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate_chemistry
http://chemistry.about.com/od/biochemistry/a/carbohydrates.htm
http://www.genome.duke.edu/cores/proteomics/education/presentations/documents/FundamentalsofProtein
Chem.pdf
https://www2.chemistry.msu.edu/faculty/reusch/virttxtjml/heterocy.htm
http://www.organic-chemistry.org/namedreactions/
PH-233P
PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY - III
(ORGANIC CHEMISTRY -II)
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
This subject aims to refine students’ experimental skills in the synthesis of complex molecules; identification of
organic compounds and mixtures with derivatization.
The application of oil and fat analysis and the recording and reporting of scientific observations.
3. Determination of Acid To determine Acid value, Quality control of oil and fats
value, Saponification value, Saponification value, Iodine used in pharmacy.
Iodine value, Ester value of value, Ester value of oils, fats and
oils, fats and waxes waxes.
References
1. Mann P G & Saunders B C, Practical Organic Chemistry, ELBS/ Longman, London.
2. Furniss B S, Hannaford A J, Smith P W G and Tatehell A R, Vogel’s Textbook of Practical Organic
Chemistry, The ELBS/ Longman, London.
3. Indian Pharmacopoeia 2007.
PH-234
PHARMACEUTICS – III
(COMMUNITY PHARMACY)
Objective of the Course
To impart fundamental knowledge regarding conceptualization and functioning of a community pharmacy. It
comprises the definition and scope of community pharmacy in order to understand the responsibilities of
pharmacist in various services towards community healthcare. In this subject, the students learn about the
functioning of a community pharmacy to improve the quality of life by providing pharmaceutical care.
Unit-I
1. Definition, scope of community pharmacy
Roles and responsibilities of Community pharmacist, code of Ethics.
2. Community Pharmacy Management
i) Selection of site, Space layout, and design
ii) Staff, Materials- coding, stocking
iii) Legal requirements
iv) Maintenance of various registers
v) Use of Computers [06]
Unit-II
3. Prescription- parts of prescription, legality & identification of medication related problems
like drug interactions, incompatibility.
4. Inventory control in community pharmacy- Definition, various methods of Inventory Control.
ABC, VED, EOQ, Lead time, safety stock [08]
Unit-III
5. Pharmaceutical care - Definition and Principles of Pharmaceutical care.
6. Communication skills and Patient counselling
Need for good communication, Key communication skills.
Strategies to overcome barriers
Patient information leaflets- content, design, & layouts, advisory labels
7. Patient compliance
Definition, Factors affecting compliance, role of pharmacist in improving the compliance. [10]
Unit-IV
8. Health screening services
Definition, importance, methods for screening
Blood pressure/ blood sugar/ lung function and Cholesterol testing.
9. OTC Medication- Definition, OTC medication list & Counseling [06]
Unit-V
10. Health Education, WHO, Definition of health, and health promotion, care for children, pregnant & breast
feeding women, and geriatric patients.
Role of Pharmacist in family planning, prevention of communicable diseases, nutrition.
11. Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics – Brief introduction
12. Rational drug therapy – Brief introduction [10]
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Carter S.J. Cooper and Gunn’s Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students, CBS Publishers, Delhi.
2. Ansel H.C., Introduction to Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, K.M. Varghese & Co., Bombay.
3. Aulton M.E. Pharmaceutics – The Science of Dosage Form Design, ELBS/ Churchil
Livingstone.
4. Remington Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Co., Pennslyvannia.
5. I.P., Govt of India Publication.
6. B.P., Her Majesty’s Stationary Office, Cambridge.
7. Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s Tutorial Pharmacy, CBS Publishers, Delhi.
8. Drugs & Cosmetics Act & Rules.
9. Parmar N.S. Community Pharmacy & Health Education, CBS Publishers
Suggested web-links
http:// www.literacybridge.org
http:// www.wn.org/health
http:// www.promedmail.org/
http:// www.pharmabiz.com
http:// www.drugs.com/
http:// www.rxlist.com/
http:// www.webmd.com/drugs/
http:// www.druginfosys.com/
http:// www.mims.com/India
PH-234P
PHARMACEUTICS – III
(COMMUNITY PHARMACY)
Course Objective: To understand the concept of community pharmacy management, categorization and
storage of drugs, patient counseling, prescription handling , use of health screening services and OTC
medications, interpretation of pathological diagnostic reports.
Course Content:
Anatomy and Physiology III is designed to provide a foundation in human biology. This course provides
anatomy and physiology of digestive system, urinary system. The advanced biology course will provide
students with a knowledge and understanding of: pathophysiology of disease related to digestive system,
urinary system, cellular adaptation and repair and mechanism of inflammation.
1. Apply this basic knowledge to changes in bodily functions as a result of disease and determine the reason
for functional changes.
3. Describe the location of the organs of the digestive system (GI tract and accessory organs) and describe the
general functions of each and list the enzymes secreted by the various digestive organs and describe the
function of each
5. Explain the organs of the excretory system and describe their general functions
6. Describe the structure of the kidney, nephrons and physiology of urine formation
7. Understanding of Cell injury, cellular adaptation and repair and mechanism of inflammation.
Syllabus
Unit I
Digestive system –Parts of digestive system, their structure and functions. Various gastrointestinal secretions &
their role.
Unit II
Pathology of disorders related to digestive system- Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Zollinger-
Ellison syndrome, Amoebiasis, typhoid, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of liver, pancreatitis.
Unit-III
Urinary System – Anatomy & physiology of urinary system, physiology of urine
formation, acid- base balance, pathophysiology of renal failure, glomerulonephiritis, Urinary
tract infection.
Unit-IV
Cell injury & Adaption-Courses of cell injury, pathogenesis & morphology of cell
injury. Cellular adaptation- Atrophy, hypertrophy, aplasia, metaplasia, & dysplasia,
intracellular accumulation & pathophysiology of Neoplasm.
Unit-V
Basic mechanisms involved in the process of inflammation and repair, Alterations in
vascular permeability and blood flow, migration of WBC’s mediators of inflammation. Brief
outline of the process of repair.
Books Recommended
1. www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_a.htm
2.http://books.google.co.in/books/about/Pathophysiology_of_disease_electronic_re.html
SEMESTER- IV
PH-241
PHARMACEUTICS – IV
(UNIT OPERATIONS – II)
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
Dosage form development in Pharmaceutical industry requires a complete and quantitative understanding of
both the engineering and scientific principles underlying the technological process. Pharmacists require
understanding of the basic fundamental laws and physico- chemical principles. The subject provides an idea
about the science involved along with the various equipments used, their classification, construction,
working, advantages, disadvantages and applications of the various unit-operations like evaporation,
distillation, drying and automated process control systems by using CAD, CAM methodology.
3. McCabe W.L. and Smith J.C. Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering Mc Graw Hill International Book Co.,
London.
WEB LINKS
http://nsdl.niscair.res.in/bitstream/
www.unitoperation.com
www.uolab.isu.edu/
units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au
https://www.openedu.au/.../murdoch-university-priciples-of-unit-operations
PH-241P
PHARMACEUTICS – IV
(UNIT OPERATIONS – II)
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE
The main objective of the course is to understand and consummate the basic fundamental principles by
performing experiments related to various unit operations like evaporation, drying, distillation, etc. The students
will also have an insight into the fundamentals of engineering drawing and its use in construction of diagrams of
objects.
COURSE CONTENT
1. Determination of overall heat transfer coefficient.
2. Study of factors affecting rate of evaporation :-
a) Effect of surface area
b) Effect of temperature
WEB LINKS
http://nsdl.niscair.res.in/bitstream/
www.unitoperation.com
www.uolab.isu.edu/
units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au
https://www.openedu.au/.../murdoch-university-priciples-of-unit-operations
PH-242
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Objectives of the course
Pharmaceutical microbiology is the part of industrial microbiology that is responsible for ensuring medications
do not contain harmful levels of microbes- such as bacteria, yeasts and moulds. This course intends to provide
in depth understanding of fundamentals, concepts and laboratory skills of microbiology. It deals with the
principles of general microbiology, bacteria and virus structure, taxonomy, growth, and the laboratory isolation
and identification of micro-organisms. Course exposes the students to the theories of Sterilization procedures
and Sterility testing on which pharmaceutical manufacturing practice is based in industries. The content also
provides the knowledge of hygiene concepts involved in factories and hospitals. The course assists the students
to learn about various pharmaceutical testing and assay practices implemented during manufacturing.
Syllabus
Unit-I
1. Introduction to the scope of microbiology.
2. Structure of bacterial cell.
3. Classification of microbes and their taxonomy: Bacteria and viruses. [08]
Unit-II
4. Identification of Microbes: Stains and types of staining techniques, electron Microscopy.
5. Nutrition, cultivation & isolation of bacteria & viruses. [08]
Unit-III
6. Control of microbes by physical and chemical methods.
A. Disinfection, factors influencing disinfectants, dynamics of disinfection, Disinfectants And antiseptics and
their evaluation.
B. Sterilization, different methods, validation of sterilization methods & equipments. [12]
Unit-IV
7. Sterility testing as per I.P.
8. Preservative efficacy [5]
Unit-V
9. Microbial assays of antibiotics, vitamin B12.
10. Factory and hospital hygiene- control of microbial contamination during manufacture, manufacture of
sterile products- clean and aseptic area, nosocomial infection, control of hospital infections. [6]
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Stanier R.Y., Ingraham, J.L., Wheelis M.L. & Painter P.R. General Microbiology, Macmillan Press
Limited.
2. Hugo and Russell, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Black Well Scientific Publication, Oxford.
3. Prescott L.M., Harley J.P. & Klien D.A. Microbiology, McGraw Hill.
4. Pelczar & Reid, Microbiology, Tata Mc Graw Hill, Delhi.
5. Tortora G.J.,Funke B.R., Case C.L. Microbiology- An Introduction, Pearson Education, India
1. www.pharmatutor.org
2. http://www.who.int/
3. www.slideshare.net
PH-242P
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Objective of the Course
The objective of the course is to bestow students with the knowledge and microbiological skills by practicing
and understanding the experiments.
PRACTICALS
Experiments devised to prepare various types of culture media, sub-culturing of common aerobic and anaerobic
bacteria, fungus and yeast, various staining methods, various methods of isolation and identification of
microbes, sterilization techniques and their validation, validation of sterilization techniques, evaluation of
antiseptics and disinfectants, testing the sterility of pharmaceutical products as per I.P. requirements, microbial
assay of antibiotics and vitamins.
SUGGESTED PRACTICALS
1. Study of sterilization methods & equipments
• Dry heat
• Moist heat
2. Preparation of various types of culture media.
3. Isolation of bacteria.
4. Sub-culturing of common bacteria, fungi, yeast.
5. Identification and staining of bacteria.
• Simple staining
• Gram staining
• Acid fast staining
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Aneja K.R. Experiments in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Tissue Culture & Mushroom Cultivation,
Vishwa Prakashan.
2. Gaud R.S., Gupta G.D., Practical Microbiology, Nirali Prakashan.
Course Objective: Basic idea of the course will be to introduce the basic concept of fundamental statistics, which
includes sampling, correlation, regression, dispersion, interference and some basic idea to probability. This course is
designed to give students experience and confidence in the design and analysis of data within realistic pharmaceutical
research contexts. Students will gain basic practical experience in collecting, displaying, summarizing, analyzing and
interpreting pharmaceutical data in applied research contexts using standard statistical methods.
Learning outcomes expected from the course:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain each of the following:
a. Student will be able to distinguish between different types of data.
b. Understand the features that describe a data distribution.
c. Student will be able to assess the methods for summarizing a data set
d. Student will be able to use an appropriate software tool for data summary and exploratory data analysis.
e. Student will be able to find probabilities of single events, complementary events and the unions and intersections of
collections of events.
Unit-I
1. Methods of collecting data
2. Diagrammatic representation of data (Pie chart, Histogram, bar diagram, Circular diagram)
3. Classification and Tabulation of data.
4. Sampling-Types of sampling, Merits and limitations of sampling, Sampling errors & non sampling errors.
Unit-II
Measures of central tendency for discrete and continuous data
a. Mean, Types of means.
b. Median
c. Mode
Measure of dispersion
a. Quartile deviation
b. Mean deviation
c. Standard error of Mean (SEM)
Unit-III
a. Skewness and Kurtosis
b. Correlation and regression analysis
c. Method of least square in straight line
Unit-IV
Statistical Inference- Confidence (fiducial) limits.
Test for Hypothesis- t-test, z-test, chi-square test, F- test (variance ratio)
Analysis of variances (ANOVA) - one way and two way.
Unit-V
1. Theory of Probability- Simple Probability, Addition Probability, Multiplication Probability
2. Binomial distribution- Fit of Binomial
3. Poisson distribution- Fit of Poisson
4. Normal distribution –Fit of Normal
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. A Textbook of Mathematics for XI-XII Students, NCERT Publication Vol. I-IV.
2. Gupta S.P. Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand and Co., New Delhi.
3. Greval B.S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publication, New Delhi.
4. Bolton’s Pharmaceutical Statistics, Practical and Clinical Application, Marcel Dekker, N.Y.
5. Khan, Khanum “Biostatistics for Pharmacy”.
PH-244
PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS- II
Objective of the Course: The course intends to impart knowledge of the basic techniques in determining
unknown concentrations of different constituents present in solutions or solids by using non-aqueous,
complexometric and many other miscellaneous methods of titrimetric analysis. It also includes Potentiometry,
conductometry, polarography, amperometry and separation of individual components from their mixture by
chromatography methods.
Desired Outcome of the Course
The students must be able to:
• Determinate the concentration by non-aqueous, complexometric and diazotization titrations.
• Estimate nitrogen by Kjeldahl method.
• Estimate alcohol in galenicals, estimate water by KFR and knowledge of bioassays
• Determinate the concentration by conductometry, potentiometry , polarography and amperometry.
• Seperate components from their mixtures and identify them.
Unit-I:
Theoretical considerations and application in drug analysis and quality control by the following analytical
techniques (assays included in the Indian Pharmacopoeia, 1996)
(A) Non-aqueous titrations
(B) Complexometric titration. [08]
Unit-II:
(A) Miscellaneous methods of analysis Diazotization titrations, Kjeldahl method of Nitrogen estimation, Karl-
Fischer titration, Alcohol estimation in galenicals
(B)Radio assays [08]
Unit-III:
Densiometry- Introduction, Dielectric cell, electrode potential, Nernst equation, salt bridge, standard potential,
reference and indicator electrodes, measuring the relative voltage of cell.
A. Potentiometry: General principles, instrumentation and applications.
B. Conductometry: General Principles, instrumentation and applications. [08]
Unit-IV:
Polarography and Amperometry- General principle, Instrumentation and Applications [08]
Unit-V:
Principle, instrumentation and pharmaceutical applications of- Paper, column and Thin layer Chromatography
[08]
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Beckett, A H and Stenlake, J.B, Practical Phamaceutical Chemistry, Vol, I and II, The
Athlone Press of the University of London.
2. Pharmacopoeia of India, published by The Controller of Publications, Delhi.
3. British Pharmacopoeia, Her Majesty’s Stationary Office, University Press, Cambridge.
4. Mendham J, Denny RC, Barnes, J.D. Thomas M.J.K. “Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative
chemical” Pearson Education Asia.
5. Connors KA, A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Wiley Intescience, New York.
6. G.Vidya Sagar, ”Instrumental Methods of Drug Analysis”.
PH-244P
PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS - II
Anatomy and Physiology IV is designed to provide knowledge of human organ system. This course covers
anatomy and physiology of respiratory system, cardiovascular system, reproduction system, Endocrine system.
The advanced course will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of: pathophysiology of disease
related to respiratory system, cardiovascular system, reproduction system, Endocrine system and various joint
disorders, eyes disorder etc. The course is designed and intended for those students who plan to major in areas
of biological science such as pharmaceutical science and other related areas.
Syllabus
Unit-I
Respiratory System – Anatomy & functions of respiratory structures, Mechanism of respiration, regulation of
respiration, pathophysiology of Asthma, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis
Unit-II
Cardiovascular System – Functional Anatomy of heart, conducting system of heart, cardiac cycle, ECG
(Electro cardiogram). Pathophysiology of hypertension, Angina, CHF, myocardial infarction, cardiac
arrhythmias, Ischaemic heart disease, Arteriosclerosis.
Unit-III
Reproductive System- Male & Female reproductive systems, Menstruation, pathophysiology of sexually
transmitted diseases, spermatogenesis, oogenesis, pregnancy.
Unit IV
Endocrine System – Anatomy & Physiology of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, Pancreas, control of
hormone secretion, pathophysiology of hypo & hyper secretion of endocrine glands & their disorders e.g.-
Diabetes mellitus.
Unit-V
Pathophysiology of Joints disorders – Arthritis, gout, myasthenia gravis, spasticity, tetany, fatigue
Hypersensitivity, allergic conditions, Pathophysiology of cataract
Books Recommended
1. www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_a.htm
2.http://books.google.co.in/books/about/Pathophysiology_of_disease_electronic_re.html
PH-246
PHARMACEUTICAL JURISPRUDENCE & ETHICS
Objective:
TECHNICAL WRITING
Objectives of the course: Technical writing is an integral part of today’s life. The advent of new technologies
has lead to the rapid development. A budding technocrat must be equipped with English language proficiency
so that he can make a mark in this globalised world. They also need to acquire optimum writing skills. The
course of technical writing will help in the development and improvement of the communication skills and
writing skills.
Desired outcome of the course:
Channels of Communication–Down ward, upward and horizontal Communication. Networks and Barriers to
Communication.
Technical Communication–Definition, Oral and Written Technical Communication.
Technical Communication Skills-Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (Improving these with
comprehensions).
Unit -II
Unit -III
Project Reports
Sample Reports
Unit -IV
Types of Proposals
Unit -V
CV Writing, difference between Biodata, CV and Resume. Types of resume and tips for resume writing.
Suggested Books
1. Kavita Tyagi, Padma Mishra, “Basic Technical Communication”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, 2012.
2. M Ashraf Rizvi, “Effective Technical Communication,” Tata Mc Graw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, 2012.
3. Barun K. Mitra, “Effective Technical Communication” Oxford University Press, 2006.
4. Rutherford, “Basic Communication Skill,” Pearson Publication, New Delhi.
Suggested Web Links:
http://www.english4today.com/
http://www.learnamericanenglishonline.com/
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/