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This course has the objective to get the students well versed with some of the basic concepts of Physical Chemistry having application in pharmacy, which includes states of matter, solutions, pH, buffer and chemical kinetics. The course has been designed to offer comfort for the students in understanding some of the very cardinal areas of drug manufacturing, realizing the vast roles of numerous chemical kinetics and spelling out some of the unique mechanisms that

govern the ADME process.

Course learning outcomes:

After completing this course, the students will be able to

1. Describe the properties and laws as well as use equation to solve various mathematical problems of states of matters: solid, liquid and gas

2. Display a thorough understanding of liquid solutions and colligative properties of dilute solutions

3. Apply the knowledge of the basic concepts of acids and bases, buffer systems and chemical kinetics to calculate the pH of solutions and order of reactions

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Describe the properties and laws as well as use equation to solve
various mathematical problems of states of matters: solid, liquid and
gas
PO2 & PO12
Display a thorough understanding of liquid solutions and colligative
properties of dilute solutions
PO2 & PO12
Apply the knowledge of the basic concepts of acids and bases, buffer
systems and chemical kinetics to calculate the pH of solutions and
order of reactions
PO2 & PO12



This course deals with the molecular and cellular processes that occur for the development of human beings. The course will give an overview of the basic structure and function of cells, cellular inclusions with anatomical focus. It also deals with anatomical structures and functions of tissues, organs and body systems, steps and histological perspectives of human development.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Define the different terminologies related to human anatomy

2. Describe the structure and function of the different anatomical structures in the human body

3. Explain the processes of different cellular transport systems, cell divisions, and growth

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define the different terminologies related to human anatomy  PO4
Describe the structure and function of the different anatomical
structures in the human body
PO4
Explain the processes of different cellular transport systems, cell
divisions and growth
PO4



The course is designed to study the basic concepts of organic chemistry, atoms, and structure, properties, reactions and mechanisms of some important organic reactions to generate

compounds of pharmaceutical importance. The study is focused on aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic compounds. Synthesis and pharmaceutical uses of sulfa drugs, paracetamol,

aspirin, etc. will also be discussed. Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Explain the formation of different types of bonds and their properties

2. Identify, classify, organize, analyze, and draw structures of the different organic molecule

3. Describe the physicochemical properties of organic chemicals

4. Apply the basic rules of organic nomenclature to convert between structures and names

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Explain the formation of different types of bonds and their properties  PO9
Identify, classify, organize, analyze, and draw structures of different
organic molecule
PO9, PO10 &
PO12
Describe the physicochemical properties of organic chemicals  PO9 & PO12
Apply the basic rules of organic nomenclature to convert between
structures and names
PO9 & PO10



The essential concern of physiology is how living things work and, as physiology relates to man, it is the study of the normal functioning of the human body. Human Physiology I emphasizes the basic functions of organs, the interactions, and coordination of these diverse functions, and attempts to analyze these functions in terms of physical and chemical processes. The overall objective of the course is to provide the students with an understanding of the specific functions of the major organs and systems of the body.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Define terminologies related to human physiology

2. Describe the structure and function of the different human physiological structures

3. Apply the above knowledge to understand that a physiological malfunction leads to the diseased state

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define terminologies related to human physiology  PO4
Describe the structure and function of the different human
physiological structures
PO4
Apply the above knowledge to understand that a physiological
malfunction leads to the diseased state
PO4



This course is designed to introduce students to the historical perspective in terms of major innovations in the field of Microbiology. Basic tools like microscopes of various types, their

principles and uses will be covered in this course. Simultaneously, morphology, nutritional requirements, growth of bacteria, virus, fungi, molds, and yeast will be briefly studied.

Course learning outcomes:

After completing this course, the students will be able to

1. Explain the scopes and historical development of microbiology and the role of microorganisms in studying molecular biology and genetic engineering

2. Elucidate basic structural and morphological features of different types of microorganisms

3. Describe the basic techniques associated with microscopic examinations in concert with various types of microscopy 

4. Demonstrate laboratory techniques associated with sterilization and cultivation of bacteria along with sample preparation required for microbiological study

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Explain the scopes and historical development of microbiology and
role of microorganisms in studying molecular biology and genetic
engineering
PO10
Elucidate basic structural and morphological features of different
types of microorganisms
PO2
Describe the basic techniques associated with microscopic
examinations in concert with various types of microscopy
PO2
Demonstrate laboratory techniques associated with sterilization and
cultivation of bacteria along with sample preparation required for
microbiological study
PO2, PO7 &
PO12



The aim of this course is to enable the students to understand the basics of pharmaceutical analysis like purity and management of pharmaceutical chemicals and finished products. The various aspects of pharmaceutical calculations would be taught based on some quantitative analytical procedures such as acid-base titrations, complexometric titrations, oxidation-reduction titrations. The applications of all these techniques and of polarimetry in the pharmaceutical analysis will also be discussed.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of the principles of analytical techniques

2. Explain the principles of the major titrimetric methods of drug analysis

3. Understand the behavior of light in the optically active compound, the reason of polarization and application in pharmaceutical science

4. Assay the purity and content of different drugs and chemical reagents through laboratory experiments

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Develop an understanding of the principles of analytical techniques  PO2 & PO7
Explain the principles of the major titrimetric methods of drug analysis  PO2
Understand the behavior of light in an optically active compound, reason
of polarization and application in pharmaceutical science
PO2 & PO9
Assay the purity and content of different drugs and chemical reagents
through laboratory experiments
PO2 & PO7



The objective of this course is to provide knowledge about the principles of physicochemical parameters involved in drug formulation processes and the factors affecting the formulations. This course specifically provides knowledge of the stability of drugs formulations, mechanism and rate of degradation by varied processes and different formulation approaches dealing with stabilization.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the thermodynamic aspects, phase diagrams and complexation of various systems and processes

2. Evaluate the fundamental and derived properties of different systems such as particle size, surface area, density, viscosity, flow properties, surface tension, etc.

3. Analyze the stability of pharmaceutical products, their shelf life, and factors behind such characteristics

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand the thermodynamic aspects, phase diagrams and
complexation of various systems and processes
PO2 & PO12
Evaluate the fundamental and derived properties of different systems
such as particle size, surface area, density, viscosity, flow properties,
surface tension etc
PO2 & PO12
Analyze the stability of pharmaceutical products, their shelf life and
factors behind such characteristics
PO1, PO2 &
PO12



The course offers knowledge of various inorganic compounds, which are used in different

physiological systems. The mechanisms of action of inorganic compounds in our body, their

physical and chemical properties, methods of preparation, assay in the laboratory and their

application as drugs will be discussed in this course.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Explain the basic theories underlying acids and bases, buffers, water and glass and the

applications of pharmaceutical aids and necessities

2. Describe the metabolic functions of the physiological ions, mechanisms of their

homeostatic balance and clinical manifestation of their deficiency or excess

3. Discuss the principles, mechanisms, and applications of inorganic agents employed for the

management and treatment of various disorders

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Explain the basic theories underlying acids and bases, buffers, water
and glass and the applications of pharmaceutical aids and necessities
PO4
Describe the metabolic functions of the physiological ions,
mechanisms of their homeostatic balance and clinical manifestation
of their deficiency or excess
PO4
Discuss the principles, mechanisms, and applications of inorganic
agents employed for the management and treatment of various
disorders
PO3



The course offers the students to understand the nature of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, their structures, reactions, uses, metabolism, and synthesis. The course will focus

on energy changes, electron transport, and ATP generation, enzyme-substrate reaction, competitive and non-competitive inhibition processes. Vitamins, minerals, hormones and their

uses as drug molecules will also be discussed.

Course learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should be able to

1. Describe various biomolecules and their functions

2. Explain different metabolic and biosynthetic pathways of bio-molecules

3. Demonstrate the structure of biomolecules and their application in drug design

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Describe various biomolecules and their functions  PO4
Explain different metabolic and biosynthetic pathways of bio
molecules
PO4
Demonstrate the structure of biomolecules and their application in
drug design
PO2, PO4 &
PO12



The course is focused on the natural products employed both in the traditional and allopathic system of medicine. The basic research of pharmaceutical raw materials from plants and animals and the origin of medicine will be discussed. The students will be familiar with varieties of molecular armature having different potential bioactivity. They will get an idea of how the concept and development of novel molecular armature of modern medicine come from natural bioactive molecules. Pharmaceutical use of different phytoconstituents with existing plant classification systems will be discussed in this course.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Discuss the origin and history of pharmacognosy and its importance in drug design and development

2. Explain the classification, preparation, evaluation, and adulteration of crude drugs.

3. Describe the chemistry, sources, biosynthesis, preparation, identification, classification and pharmaceutical uses of various types of phytochemicals

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Discuss the origin and history of Pharmacognosy and its importance in
drug design and development
PO10
Explain the classification, preparation, evaluation, and adulteration of
crude drugs.
PO11
Describe the chemistry, sources, biosynthesis, preparation,
identification, classification and pharmaceutical uses of various types
of Phytochemicals
PO11



This course will deal with the transport, metabolism (wherever applicable) of major

biomolecules e.g., carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids including their building

blocks (monomers). Mechanism of action of hormones; the physiological role of different

hormones; regulation of hormone secretion; different hormonal disorders and their control will

also, be discussed.

Course learning outcomes:

After completing this course, the students will be able to

1. Define the basic concept of metabolism, endocrine, and reproductive system

2. Describe the different pathways related metabolism, endocrine system, and reproductive

system with their regulations

3. Apply the knowledge of metabolism, endocrinology, and reproductive system in normal

and disease states

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define the basic concept of metabolism, endocrine and reproductive
system
PO4 & PO5
Describe the different pathways related to metabolism, endocrine
system and reproductive system with their regulations
PO4 & PO5
Apply the knowledge of metabolism, endocrinology, and reproductive
the system in normal and disease states
PO4 & PO5



The objective of the course is to equip students with basic statistical knowledge. The overall the objective is to enable the students to understand and use the concepts of statistics as a decision-making and problem-solving tool in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, research and marketing.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the statistical approach, Research Design and Method Development in pharmaceutical science

2. Elucidate, Analyze, Summarize, Predict and Find errors from a set of data in a presentable manner

3. Make the relation between programming and data analysis

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand the statistical approach, Research Design, and Method
Development in pharmaceutical science
PO2
Elucidate, Analyze, Summarize, Predict and Find errors from a set of
data in a presentable manner
PO2
Make a relation between programming and data analysis  PO2



The objective of the course is to give an introduction to the basic aspects of Pharmacy, drug, dosage form, and drug delivery systems. The students will understand the overall concepts and outlines of pharmaceutical dosage forms and related excipients from this course.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Define the terminologies and basic aspects of pharmaceutics and prescription.

2. Design, develop and manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms.

3. Evaluate the pharmaceutical formulations and packaging.

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define the terminologies and basic aspects of pharmaceutics and
prescription.
PO11
Design, develop and manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms  PO6, PO11 &
PO12
Evaluate the pharmaceutical formulations and packaging  PO6



The course is designed to provide advanced knowledge of organic chemistry to the students of

Pharmacy. The course includes studies of the mechanism of organic reactions like SN1, SN2, E1, E2

etc., stereochemistry, heterocyclic compounds (five-membered, six-membered fused ring

systems) and the chemistry of natural compounds (polyhydroxy alcohols, alkaloids, terpenes

etc.).

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Describe various reactions mechanisms of organic compounds

2. Design a synthetic pathway of organic compounds applying important name reactions

3. Describe the structure and physic-chemical properties of different organometallic and heterocyclic compounds

4. Discuss the basic concept of stereochemistry and draw various configuration of molecules

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Describe various reactions mechanisms of organic compounds  PO9
Design a synthetic pathway of organic compounds applying important
name reactions
PO9 & PO12
Describe structure and physic chemical properties of different
organometallic and heterocyclic compounds
PO9
Discuss the basic concept of stereochemistry and draw various
configuration of molecules
PO9 & PO12



In this course, we set out general principles for explaining how drugs work in the living system, the interaction between drugs and different types of drug-receptors in the body. The primary objective of this course is to give the knowledge of drugs, but most importantly, those that are relevant to effective and safe use for medicinal purposes. This course includes physiological and biochemical effects of drugs and their mechanism of actions.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Explain basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; pathophysiology of disease and clinically important drug classes to treat them

2. Describe the mechanism of action, indication, contraindication, drug-drug interaction and side effects of drugs

3. Illustrate pharmacokinetic parameters and use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve clinical cases

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Explain basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics;
pathophysiology of disease and clinically important drug classes to
treat them
PO1, PO2 &
PO3
Describe the mechanism of action, indication, contraindication, drug
drug interaction and side effects of drugs
PO3
Illustrate pharmacokinetic parameters and use knowledge, facts and
data to effectively solve clinical cases
PO1 & PO3



This course has been developed to make undergraduate students familiar with design and syntheses of organic and heterocycles having potential bioactivities. The course encompasses the chemistry of medicines including structure-activity relationship, biochemical and physicochemical properties of different therapeutic classes of medicines.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the rational approach to drug design and development

2. Elucidate the structure-activity relationships in relation to drug-target interactions

3. Understand the chemical pathways of drug synthesis

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand the rational approach to drug design and development  PO9
Elucidate the structure-activity relationships in relation to drug-target
interactions
PO9
Understand the chemical pathways of drug synthesis  PO10



This course includes phytochemistry and pharmaceutical uses of the plant constituents like alkaloids, glycerides, volatile oils, and related terpenoids, flavonoids, resin and tannin-containing drugs. Its scope includes the study of physical, chemical, biochemical and therapeutic properties as well as biosynthesis of drugs from natural sources, especially from plants.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand biosynthetic pathways for the formation of natural products e.g. Alkaloids, Terpenoids, Volatile oils, Flavanoids, Resin, Tanin, Glyceridesecondary metabolites. Structure of natural compounds and classification correlated with the synthesis and retrosynthetic approach of the molecule synthesis for the drug development

2. Macroscopical, microscopical description of the crude drugs and plant morphology to understand scientific literature in pharmacognosy with scientific descriptions of plants and crude drugs. Sources, geographical distribution, cultivation, and propagation of the medicinal plants as a source of crude drugs

3. Structure-based therapeutic uses of natural compounds. Identification tests of the crude drugs and concept of extraction isolation and purification of natural products are focused

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Biosynthetic pathways for the formation of natural products e.g.
Alkaloids, Terpenoids, Volatile oils, Flavanoids, Resin, Tanin,
Glyceridesecondary metabolites. Structure of natural compounds and
classification correlated with the synthesis and retrosynthetic
the approach of the molecule synthesis for the drug development
PO9
Macroscopical, microscopical description of the crude drugs and plant
morphology to understand scientific literature in pharmacognosy with
scientific descriptions of plants and crude drugs. Sources, geographical
distribution, cultivation, and propagation of the medicinal plants as a
source of crude drugs
PO10
Structure-based therapeutic uses of natural compounds.
Identification tests of the crude drugs and concept of extraction
isolation and purification of natural products are focused
PO3 & PO10



The course aims at providing an idea about the discovery, synthesis and structural modification of drugs. It enables the students to understand the concepts of how the chemical natures of small molecules influence or exhibit biological activities and how the structural modification influences potential activity. It also emphasizes the influences of the structures on the mechanism of actions of the chemical compounds. Along with these, this course also gives an idea about some name reactions that are used to synthesize many compounds important for medical science.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Illustrate the chemical classification of different types of drugs and discuss their historical development

2. Describe drug-target interactions and scopes of modification for different drugs

3. Understand the chemical pathways of drug synthesis

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Illustrate the chemical classification of different types of drugs and discuss
their historical development
PO2, PO9 &
PO10
Describe drug-target interactions and scopes of modification for
different drugs
PO2, PO9 &
PO10
Understand the chemical pathways of drug synthesis  PO2, PO9,
PO10 &
PO12



This course offers a general overview of the applied aspects of microbiology including sterilization processes, sterility tests of various pharmaceutical products, aseptic techniques, and immunological preparations. The objective of this course is to provide a practical and theoretical foundation in the area of pharmaceutical microbiology.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Know various advanced sterilization procedure like sterilization by gas, radiation, etc. and perform practical procedures to demonstrate competence of aseptic manipulation used in pharmaceutical microbiology

2. Gather clear knowledge about the design, maintenance and air flow of an aseptic room as well as know about various bacteriological media and different evaluation techniques in microbiology

3. Evaluate the sterility testing of various pharmaceutical products especially parenteral products and prepare various immunological products like a vaccine. They will also have a clear vision about basic immunology 

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Know various advanced sterilization procedure like sterilization by gas,
radiation etc. and perform practical procedures to demonstrate
competence of aseptic manipulation used in pharmaceutical
microbiology
PO2
Gather clear knowledge about the design, maintenance, and airflow of
an aseptic room as well as know about various bacteriological media
and different evaluation techniques in microbiology
PO2 & PO12
Evaluate the sterility testing of various pharmaceutical products
especially parenteral products and prepare various immunological
products like a vaccine. They will also have a clear vision about basic
immunology
PO4 & PO7



The course gives a basic idea about the different types of compounds used in infectious diseases, central nervous system disorders, and cardiovascular system disorders. It includes the

specific examples along with the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic profiles, indications, contraindications, side effects, etc. of the individual molecules. In the lab classes, this course

emphasizes the actions of some compounds commonly used as medical practices. This provides the basic idea of research about the activities of the unknown compounds.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Define terminologies and list the major clinically important drugs

2. Demonstrate the pathophysiological changes with their underlying causes; describe the mechanism of action of drugs to treat those disease conditions

3. Describe the drug classes including their indications, contraindications, pharmacokinetic properties, major adverse effects, and clinically significant drug interactions; and be able to use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve clinical cases

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define terminologies and list the major clinically important drugs  PO1
Demonstrate the pathophysiological changes with their underlying
causes; describe the mechanism of action of drugs to treat those
disease conditions
PO2
Describe the drug classes including their indications,
contraindications, pharmacokinetic properties, major adverse effects
and clinically significant drug interactions; and be able to use
knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve clinical cases
PO2, PO3 &
PO12



This course intends to introduce the students to three major aspects of industrial manufacturing of drugs dosage forms, preformulation studies, and drug product developments, etc. Here students will be familiar with industrial manufacturing of liquid dosage forms, suspensions, emulsions and suppositories.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Define different terminologies and describe various aspects of pre-formulation.

2. Design, develop and manufacture different types of dispersed, semisolid and sterile dosage forms.

3. Evaluate different pharmaceutical formulations and packaging.

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define different terminologies and describe various aspects of pre
formulation.
PO1
Design, develop and manufacture different types of dispersed,
semisolid and sterile dosage forms.
PO6
Evaluate different pharmaceutical formulations and packaging.  PO1 & PO6



The overall objective of this course is to enable students to acquire knowledge and understanding of different types of solid dosage forms. The solid dosage forms include

formulation and manufacturing of different types of tablets and capsules, drug release mechanisms, microencapsulation, sustained release dosage forms, advantages, disadvantages

and evaluation of these dosage forms.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Distinguish different types of solid dosage forms, their manufacturing and quality control tests

2. Elaborate methods of coating and microencapsulation

3. Explain different types of incompatibility and methods of overcoming those

4. Preparation and quality evaluation of different types of solid dosage forms in the laboratory

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Distinguish different types of solid dosage forms, their manufacturing
and quality control tests
PO2, PO6 &
PO7
Elaborate methods of coating and microencapsulation  PO6 & PO7
Explain different types of incompatibility and methods of overcoming
those
PO6
Preparation and quality evaluation of different types of solid dosage
forms in the laboratory
PO2, PO7 &
PO12



The objective of the course is to equip the students with the knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis of the dosage forms following more precise methods such as volumetric analysis,

aquametry, nonaqueous titrations, spectrophotometry, and fluorometry. 

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in the analysis of chemical compounds

2. Design and carry out a method of pharmaceutical and chemical analysis, including instrumental analysis

3. Outline fundamental and applied aspects of chemical analysis, as well as prepare, wrote laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment

and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in the analysis of
chemical compounds
PO1
Design and carry out a method of pharmaceutical and chemical
analysis, including instrumental analysis
PO7
Outline fundamental and applied aspects of chemical analysis as well
as prepare wrote laboratory reports that provide a description of the
experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and
provide an appropriate conclusion
PO2



This course has been designed to explain the fundamental principles of toxicology, some basic toxicology terminologies, routes of exposure of different toxicants, and different levels of

exposures. The course also emphasizes the toxicokinetics (disposition, metabolism and elimination) and toxicodynamics of various toxicants with comprehensive knowledge and

understanding of the different types and levels of toxicity effects and their mechanisms, e.g. toxicity or poisoning of heavy metals, organic compounds, carcinogens, environmental toxins,

etc. It also covers the mechanism of cytotoxicity of various toxicants and responses of different organs to these along with an evaluation of toxicity of these agents.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Explain the principles of toxicology and risks associated with exposure to toxicants and toxins

2. Describe the mechanism of development of toxicity and carcinogenesis and the human body’s response to eliminate or adapt the respective effects

3. Discuss the effects and clinical management of toxicity Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Explain the principles of toxicology and risks associated with exposure to toxicants and toxins PO1 & PO5
Describe the mechanism of development of toxicity and carcinogenesis and human body’s response to eliminate or adapt the respective effects PO3 & PO5
Discuss the effects and clinical management of toxicity  PO1 & PO5

The primary objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive idea about a

hospital and its organizational pattern, drug distribution system and inventory management &

documentation. This course also emphasizes overall understanding of the practice of clinical

pharmacy including stages of life, management of different types of diseases in hospital

settings, mechanism of drug interaction & adverse drug reactions and their management. The

case studies of different diseases of different age groups are also to be discussed in this course.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Describe the basic concepts of the hospital and clinical pharmacy

2. Discuss how drugs are procured, controlled and distributed, including special classes of

drugs in hospital practice

3. Discuss the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes in specific classes of

the population, along with the manifestation of common disorders and their management

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI. CLOs POs
Describe the basic concepts of the hospital and clinical pharmacy  PO1, PO3 &
PO11
Discuss how drugs are procured, controlled and distributed, including
special classes of drugs in hospital practice
PO1 & PO11
Discuss the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes in
specific classes of the population, along with the manifestation of common
disorders and their management
PO3 & PO5

This course is offered to give a detailed knowledge of the principle, methodology and

application of thin layer chromatography (TLC), column chromatography, gas chromatography,

ion-exchange chromatography etc. The principle, instrumentation of infra-red (IR)

spectroscopy, chemical structures/functional groups showing IR spectra, and their applications

in the pharmaceutical analysis will also be discussed.

Course learning outcomes:

After completing this course, the students will be able to

1. Describe the basic aspects of chromatography and the principles of different

chromatographic techniques recognize the importance of each of the chromatographic

technique in pharmaceutical and other fields

2. Analyze mixtures by separating them using proper chromatographic procedure and solve

related problems

3. Analyze compounds using infra-red spectroscopy and find out the functional groups

present in their structure from the spectrum

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Describe the basic aspects of chromatography and the principles of
different chromatographic techniques recognize the importance of
each of the chromatographic technique in pharmaceutical and other
fields
PO1 & PO2
Analyze mixtures by separating them using proper chromatographic
procedure and solve related problems
PO1 & PO2
Analyze compounds using infra-red spectroscopy and find out the
functional groups present in their structure from the spectrum
PO1 & PO2

This course has been designed with an objective to orient the students to the fundamental

principles of Marketing Management and its application to the pharmaceutical industry. The

the course will help to develop a conceptual framework about how pharmaceutical marketing

works with respect to various external factors like economic, social, political, legal,

technological and ethical factors.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the principles of marketing, differentiate between customer need, want and

demand

2. Prepare an integrated marketing plan, Branding, Pricing, SWOT analysis, PEST analysis

3. Learn how to develop and launch a new product, Product life-cycle, Promotion and

Marketing forces

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand the principles of marketing, differentiate between
customer need, want and demand
PO1 & PO12
Prepare an integrated marketing plan, Branding, Pricing, SWOT
analysis, PEST analysis
PO1 & PO2
Learn how to develop and launch a new product, Product life-cycle,
Promotion and Marketing forces
PO1 & PO2

The course is introduced to educate the students regarding the engineering aspects of

pharmaceutical production technology and the principles involved in drying, freeze drying,

filtration, centrifugation, mixing, and pelletization, etc.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand various manufacturing processes used in the pharmaceutical industry and factors

affecting those processes along with their regulation and management

2. Explain the mechanisms of various machines and equipment used for the manufacturing

processes mentioned above as well as their applications, advantages-disadvantages

3. Design the best manufacturing conditions for a particular process and choose the best

equipment for that process

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand various manufacturing processes used in pharmaceutical
industry and factors affecting those processes along with their
regulation and management
PO6 & PO12
Explain the mechanisms of various machines and equipment used for the
manufacturing processes mentioned above as well as their
applications, advantages-disadvantages
PO6
Design the best manufacturing conditions for a particular process and
choose the best equipment for that process
PO1, PO6 &
PO12

This course will give a preliminary idea about the necessity of drug design based on lead compounds, modification of the lead structures to improve the activity and to reduce the side effects. It will also enable the students to learn various processes of molecular modification to improve drug-receptor interactions and pharmacokinetic properties giving emphasis on some special processes like simplification and rigidification of lead structures, isosteric and bioisosteric approaches, QSAR, pro-drug approach and their role in drug discovery and development. The use of computers in drug designing and applications of combinatorial chemistry in drug design will also be discussed.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Categorize synthetic strategies and techniques for the synthesis of relevant new medicinal agents as a process of drug discovery and development
2. Explain the approaches and steps involved in the evaluation of safe and effective drug design. Account for decision points in drug design and development process. Carry out searches in databases to retrieve information relevant to the development of a new drug
3. Critical evaluation and rationalize the structural and biological activity-based drug design, conduct, analyze and interpret results of an experiment, and effectively communicate these in written reports. Describe and justify the role and importance of the various disciplines involved in the different phases of drug discovery and development Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Categorize synthetic strategies and techniques for the synthesis of
relevant new medicinal agents as a process of drug discovery and
development
PO9 & PO10
Explain the approaches and steps involved in the evaluation of safe
and effective drug design. Account for decision points in drug design
and development process. Carry out searches in databases to retrieve
information relevant to the development of a new drug
PO10
Critical evaluation and rationalize the structural and biological activity
based drug design, conduct, analyze and interpret results of an
experiment, and effectively communicate these in written reports.
Describe and justify the role and importance of the various disciplines
involved in the different phases of drug discovery and development
PO3 & PO10

The course is introduced as a means of providing an opportunity for exposure to investigational research. The course is designed principally to help students in practicing the various research patterns in graduate studies. The student undertakes a research project, involves him/herself in through field/lab procedures intensively under the guidance of faculty members and submits a report in a research paper format.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Search and cite scientific literature

2. Develop research methodology, research protocol, research hypothesis, and synopsis writing

3. Conduct research and explain experimental detail along with data analysis

4. Present research outcome

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Search and cite scientific literature  PO8
Develop research methodology, research protocol, research
hypothesis and synopsis writing
PO8
Conduct research and explain experimental detail along with data
analysis
PO8
Present research outcome  PO12



Quality assurance (QA) is an essential component in the process of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its coverage starts with the raw materials to the finished products store. Nowa-days its coverage extends up to an intake of those medicines by patients. This course will provide insights on WHO's good manufacturing practice (GMP), the standard principles of quality

control (QC), good laboratory practice (GLP) and good clinical practice (GCP). This course will also deal with validation of manufacturing processes, in-process control methods, analytical

methodologies, instruments and chemicals and reagents used in pharmaceutical industries. Additionally, this course will describe the procedures to perform stability studies of new

products and stored samples. Finally, this course will shed some light on the most recent concept of total quality management (TQM).

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Justify pharmaceutical quality control and quality assurance to a range of specialist medicines management areas in pharmaceutical technology and quality assurance

2. Create evidence-based judgments regarding the quality assurance issues with the guideline of “Good Manufacturing Practice” in pharmaceutical practice: lead on enhancing the achievement of standards and upholding necessary standards and legal requirements in specific areas of practice

3. Combine pharmaceutical quality assurance tools (QBD, cGMP, USFDA, UKMHRA, TGA, etc. and create improvement plan a self-reflective role in critical steps of “Quality Assurance”

in pharmaceutical manufacturing, patient care as well as in “research and Development (R&D) of pharmaceutical products

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Justify pharmaceutical Quality control and quality assurance to a
range of specialist medicines management areas in pharmaceutical
technology and quality assurance
PO7 & PO12
Create evidence-based judgments regarding the quality assurance
issues with the guideline of “Good Manufacturing Practice” in
pharmaceutical practice: lead on enhancing the achievement of
standards and upholding necessary standards and legal requirements
in specific areas of practice
PO7 & PO12
Combine pharmaceutical quality assurance tools (QBD, cGMP, USFDA,
UKMHRA, TGA, etc. and create improvement plan a self-reflective role
in critical steps of “Quality Assurance” in pharmaceutical
manufacturing, patient care as well as in “research and Development
(R&D) of pharmaceutical products
PO7 & PO12



This course explores how the functions of drugs in the body are influenced by physiological and biochemical processes. It will give an overview of the time course of drug action in the human body. It incorporates the basic techniques to determine the dose in normal and pathological conditions and has an orientation where the knowledge can be applied in a clinical set-up (case based analysis).

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Describe the basic principles related to biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics

2. Derive the necessary equations of study of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics

3. Discuss the application of derived equations in the clinical study

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Describe the basic principles related to biopharmaceutics and
pharmacokinetics
PO1
Derive the necessary equations of study of biopharmaceutics and
pharmacokinetics
PO2
Discuss the application of derived equations in the clinical study  PO1 & PO2



The course offers modern biotechnological approaches like recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, antisense oligonucleotide therapy, vaccine technology; immobilization of enzymes and fermentation technology. Gene cloning will also be introduced in terms of their innovations and uses/applications for pharmaceutical purposes.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Impart a comprehension of basic skills necessary for employing biotechnology principles and technologies, achieve a better understanding of the different pharmaceutical

parameters and applications of the current and future biotechnology products 

2. Accomplish a working knowledge of different formulations such as protein and peptide drugs, monoclonal antibodies and other immunological products and gene therapy

3. Deliver insights about the recent and future advancement of techniques implied in the research field of biotechnology, biosafety, and ethical regulations

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Impart a comprehension of basic skills necessary for employing
biotechnology principles and technologies, achieve better
understanding of the different pharmaceutical parameters and
applications of the current and future biotechnology products
PO1 & PO6
Accomplish a working knowledge of different formulations such as
protein and peptide drugs, monoclonal antibodies and other
immunological products and gene therapy
PO6
Deliver insights about the recent and future advancement of
techniques implied in the research field of biotechnology, biosafety
and ethical regulations
PO6



The objective of this course is to orient students with the principles, instrumentation, and applications of NMR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry in order to understand

the characterization of the structure of unknown compounds by the combined application of all spectroscopic methods. It will also enable the students to understand the principles,

instrumentation, and application of HPLC in advanced pharmaceutical analysis. Some advanced analytical techniques for pharmaceutical products like Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and 

Radioimmunoassay will also be discussed in detail.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Apply high performance liquid chromatographic technique in the analysis of different pharmaceutical dosage forms for quality control of the process, checking the purity of raw materials, identifying the impurities and purification of raw materials of active pharmaceuticals

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and applications of proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy in pharmaceutical analysis. Able to determine the structure of organic drug molecules by applying those techniques

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and applications of atomic absorption spectroscopy in the pharmaceutical analysis of metallic elements

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and applications of highly sensitive radioimmunoassay method of analysis

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Apply high performance liquid chromatographic technique in the
analysis of different pharmaceutical dosage forms for quality control
of the process, checking the purity of raw materials, identifying the
impurities and purification of raw materials of active pharmaceuticals
PO2 & PO7
Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and applications of
proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and
mass spectroscopy in pharmaceutical analysis. Able to determine the
structure of organic drug molecules by applying those techniques
PO2, PO7 &
PO10
Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and applications of
atomic absorption spectroscopy in the pharmaceutical analysis of metallic
elements
PO2 & PO7
Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and applications of
highly sensitive radio-immunoassay method of analysis
PO2



This course provides an insight into how pharmacy had evolved in relation to the evolution of civilizations, myths, and histories contained in them, code of ethics as followed by a pharmacist, and various relevant regulations evolved in this sub-continent, especially in the country to control the production, sale, and use of medicines. Knowledge of this historical development of pharmacy with the moral philosophy and ethical principles, the status of pharmacy practice, regulatory bodies like the Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh and Drug Administration, the study of the drug policies, various regulations, and laws relating to the practice of pharmacy, standing of controlling drug advertisements and the price of drugs, the national and global position of drug abuse and their control measures etc. are to be dealt with in this course.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Know the way pharmacy developed worldwide and also in Bangladesh

2. Understand the ethical considerations during pharmacy practice

3. Know about different governmental bodies regulating the pharmacy profession in Bangladesh

4. Have an idea on how the pharmacy profession or practice is governed by different policies and laws of Bangladesh

5. Get an idea of controlling drug abuse

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Know the way pharmacy developed worldwide and also in Bangladesh  PO11
Understand the ethical considerations during pharmacy practice  PO1, PO7 &
PO11
Know about different governmental bodies regulating the pharmacy
profession in Bangladesh
PO1 & PO11
Have an idea on how the pharmacy profession or practice is governed
by different policies and laws of Bangladesh
PO1 & PO11
Get an idea of controlling drug abuse  PO1, PO7 &
PO11



This course provides an in-depth understanding of the technology and advancements on various common cosmetics preparations. The students will understand the art of compounding

and quality control procedures of cosmetic preparations. As a science, cosmetics manufacturer has grown considerably in recent years. In this course, the students will be able to enhance

their knowledge and skill by a thorough and wide-ranging approach to new developments. 

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Know how cosmetics evolved worldwide

2. Identify the anatomical construction of the skin, hair, tooth and their related structures

3. Categorize different cosmetic preparations and identify appropriate ingredients to formulate a cosmetic dosage form

4. Recognize the rationales behind the use of coloring agents, and fragrances and perfumes in cosmetics and understand the science behind successful blending of colors and flavors

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Know how cosmetics evolved worldwide  PO6
Identify the anatomical construction of the skin, hair, tooth and their
related structures
PO4
Categorize different cosmetic preparations and identify appropriate
ingredients to formulate a cosmetic dosage form
PO1, PO6 &
PO7
Recognize the rationales behind the use of coloring agents, and
fragrances and perfumes in cosmetics and understand the science
behind successful blending of colors and flavors
PO6 & PO7



The objectives of this course are to help the students understand the role of stereochemistry in case of showing the optimal medicinal activity, asymmetric synthesis, stereoselective and

stereospecific reactions, pharmaceutical importance of stereospecificity. Besides, this course will also enable the students to learn about some important classes of drugs like synthetic

antibacterial agents viz. quinolones, nitrofurans, methenamine, and its salts, urinary analgesics etc.; antiviral drugs, antithyroid drugs, immunosuppressive agents, agents used in gene

therapy; their syntheses, structure-activity relationships and pharmaceutical importance from an advanced level. Some outstanding reactions for organic syntheses will also be discussed.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the fundamental concepts of chirality, optical isomers, and asymmetric synthesis

2. Describe the classification, chemistry, SAR, synthesis and therapeutic uses of Immunosuppressant agent’s Antiviral drugs, Antithyroid drugs, Antibacterial agents and

anticancer drugs

3. Explain about important heterocyclic compounds, their syntheses, and application in Medicinal Chemistry

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand the fundamental concepts of chirality, optical isomers
and asymmetric synthesis
PO9
Describe the classification, chemistry, SAR, synthesis and
therapeutic uses of Immunosuppressant agent’s Antiviral drugs,
Antithyroid drugs, Antibacterial agents and anticancer drugs
PO9 & PO10
Explain about important heterocyclic compounds, their syntheses and
application in Medicinal Chemistry
PO9 & PO10



The course gives a basic idea about many important therapeutic classes of compounds used in common disorders. Its main focus is on the drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract,

respiratory tract and on various hormonal compounds, contraceptives, anticancer drugs, etc. where it includes specific examples along with the mechanism of actions, pharmacokinetic

profiles, indications, contraindications, side effects, etc. of the individual molecules. It also provides an idea about some other important classes of drugs like vitamins, chelating agents,

vaccines, gene therapy products, etc. In the lab classes, this course will emphasize the actions of some compounds commonly used as medical practices related to the theory topics. This will provide some basic idea of research about the activities of the unknown compounds.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Define terminologies and list the major clinically important drugs

2. Demonstrate the pathophysiological changes with their underlying causes; describe the mechanism of action of drugs to treat those disease conditions

3. Describe the drug classes including their indications, contraindications, pharmacokinetic properties, major adverse effects, and clinically significant drug interactions; and be able

to use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve clinical cases 

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Define terminologies and list the major clinically important drugs  PO1 & PO3
Demonstrate the pathophysiological changes with their underlying
causes; describe the mechanism of action of drugs to treat those
disease conditions
PO4
Describe the drug classes including their indications,
contraindications, pharmacokinetic properties, major adverse effects
and clinically significant drug interactions; and be able to use
knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve clinical cases
PO2, PO3,
PO5 & PO12



This course provides an insight into how pharmaceutical industries adopt various engineering operations, the pharmaceutical machinery involved and the correct procedures a pharmacist should follow as per the standard GMP. After completion of this course, a student will be able to understand the theories and mechanisms behind these engineering operations vis-à-vis selector design the machinery as required.

Course learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

1. Understand the principles of psychrometry and its uses; comprehend the mechanism of action of different types of machinery used in pharmaceutical industries e.g. humidifiers,

humidifiers, refrigeration, air conditioning, and HVAC systems

2. Differentiate among various types of refrigeration, air conditioning, HVAC systems and to be able to choose the most appropriate one for a specific area of a pharmaceutical plant

3. Apply knowledge of the pharmaceutical engineering to implement HVAC system in different areas of a pharmaceutical sector and design a layout for the factory

4. Apply the knowledge on recognizing and mitigating the industrial waste and health care waste

Mapping of course learning outcomes (CLOs) with program outcomes (POs):

SI.  CLOs  POs
Understand the principles of psychrometry and its uses; comprehend
the mechanism of action of different types of machinery used in
pharmaceutical industries e.g. humidifiers, humidifiers, refrigeration,
air conditioning, and HVAC systems
PO1 & PO6
Differentiate among various types of refrigeration, air conditioning,
HVAC systems and to be able to choose the most appropriate one for
specific area of a pharmaceutical plant
PO1 & PO6
Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical engineering to implement
The HVAC system in different areas of the pharmaceutical sector and design
a layout for the factory
PO1, PO6 &
PO12
Apply the knowledge on recognizing and mitigating the industrial
waste and health care waste
PO1