Salman Bin Abdulaziz University s1
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION & ASSESSMENT
COURSE SPECIFICATION
PHARMACOLOGY II
PHL - 322
Course Co-ordinator
Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Saeedan
ATTACHMENT 2 (e)
Course Specifications
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment
Course Specifications
(CS)
Course Specifications
College/Department: Pharmacy / Pharmacology
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Pharmacology-II (PHL-322)2. Credit hours 3 (2+1)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
B. Pharm Sci.
Pharm. D.
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Saeedan
5. Level/year at which this course is offered Level 6
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) PHL 313
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any) -
8. Location if not on main campus Main Campus
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. Traditional classroom What percentage?
b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage?
c. e-learning What percentage?
d. Correspondence What percentage?
f. Other What percentage?
Comments:
B Objectives
· To describe the concept of chemical language in cell-to-cell communication in the brain.
· To gain knowledge regarding the major neurotransmitters in the central nervous system and their biological activities.
· To understand and appreciate the physiological roles of neurotransmitters in behaviour and their relevance to specific neurological and psychiatric disorders.
· To differentiate between the causes and symptoms of various brain diseases.
· To gain awareness and understanding of the various mechanisms of the central diseases and the mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of the drugs used in their treatment.
· To outline the differences between the actions, mechanisms and uses of barbiturates and benzodiazepines.
· To pin-point the differences between the different groups of the available antidepressants.
· To know the advantages and disadvantages of the available antipsychotic drugs.
· To describe the current concepts of pain transmission.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
· Reference to web material.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be CoveredList of Topics (Theory) / No. of
Weeks / Contact Hours
Central Nervous system neurotransmitters: Distribution, receptors and actions / 2 / 4
General Anaesthetics and pre-anaesthetic medication / 1 / 2
Central nervous system stimulants: Amphetamine/Cocaine, pemoline. / 1 / 2
Central nervous system depressants. opioids / 1 / 2
Barbiturates Benzodiazepines, New hypnotics: Zolpidem, Zaleplon, Solicone / 2 / 4
Anti-epileptics / 1 / 2
Antipsychotics / 1 / 2
Antidepressants / 1 / 2
Antimanics and Anti-parkinsonians / 1 / 2
Anti-Alzheimer’s Disease / 1 / 2
Analgesics: peripheral & central and Antipyretics / 1 / 2
Anti-tussives, Anti-emetics / 1 / 2
Topic (LAB)
Lab 1: Study the behavior and handling of rodents (mice and rats). / 1 / 1
Lab 2: Study the anesthetic agents in rodents / 1 / 1
Lab 3: Study the CNS stimulants in rodents / 1 / 1
Lab 4: Study the CNS depressants in rodents. / 1 / 1
Lab 5: Study of anxiolytics in rodents. / 1 / 1
Lab 6: Study of the effect of drugs on motor coordination in rodents. / 1 / 1
Lab 7: Exam. / 1 / 1
Lab 8: Study of anti-epileptics in rodents. / 1 / 1
Lab 9: Study of the antipsychotics in rodents / 1 / 1
Lab 10: Study of anti-parkinsonian agents in rodents / 1 / 1
Lab 11: Study of central analgesics / 1 / 1
Lab 12: Study of anti-pyretics in rodents. / 1 / 1
Lab 13: Study of anti-tussive agents in rodents. / 1 / 1
Lab 14: Final exam. / 1 / 1
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture / Tutorial / Laboratory / Practical / Other: / Total
Contact
Hours / 28 / - / 28 / - / 56
Credit / 28 / - / 14 / - / 42
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned. They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement between student learning, assessment, and teaching.
The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Course learning outcomes are required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes which align with one or more of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or more program learning outcomes integrated into the course learning outcomes to demonstrate program learning outcome alignment. The program learning outcome matrix map identifies which program learning outcomes are incorporated into specific courses.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in the course learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it.
Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.
NQF Learning DomainsAnd Course Learning Outcomes / Course Teaching
Strategies / Course Assessment
Methods
1.0 / Knowledge
1.1 / Outline and describe central nervous system diseases and pharmacological profile of the therapeutic agents used in these diseases. / Lectures, Home assignment / Exams, Quizzes
1.2 / Define, recognise and record the laboratory activities related to central nervous system pharmacology / Lab experiments and demonstrations, small group work and
Individual presentation / Lab Exams, Quizzes, Demonstrations and Lab reports
2.0 / Cognitive Skills
2.1 / Summarize each topic at the end and analyze the level of proficiency among students / Brain storming and group discussions / Examinations
2.2 / Develop methods so that students read and listen attentively and evaluate based on subject knowledge / Individual meetings with students/ encouragement of students to discuss,
Brain storming and self-evaluation / Reports
3.0 / Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 / Demonstrate and show the effectiveness of working both individually and in a team either in classes or in labs. / Individual and group presentations
whole group and small group discussion / Discussion forum and self-evaluations
3.2 / Justify and illustrate to the students about the significance of various topics in the course / Presentations, projects and research activities / Concept mapping and subject analysis
4.0 / Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 / Appraise effective communicate both orally and in writing and effective use of communication and information technology / Presentations and group discussions / Grading presentations and interviews
4.2 / Evaluate and criticize about the quality and reliability of information sources / Writing group reports and analyses of data from technical or professional reports / Evaluation of the analyzed data reports
5.0 / Psychomotor (Not Applicable)
5.1 / - / - / -
5.2 / - / - / -
Suggested Guidelines for Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching
NQF Learning Domains / Suggested VerbsKnowledge / list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize, reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write
Cognitive Skills / estimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram, subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop, create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict, justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret, appraise
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility / demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise, evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write
Communication, Information
Technology, Numerical / demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate, appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize
Psychomotor / demonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate, operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble, experiment, and reconstruct
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech, oral presentation, etc.) / Week Due / Proportion of Total Assessment
1 / Mid-term Exam (Lab) / 6 / 10%
2 / First Mid-term Exam (Theory) / 7 / 15%
3 / Second Mid-term Exam (Theory) / 13 / 10%
4 / Quizzes & Assignments (Theory) / 16 / 10%
5 / Quizzes & Assignments (Lab) / 16 / 5%
6 / Final Exam (Lab) / 16 / 10%
7 / Final Exam (Theory) / 18 / 40%
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)· Office hours: 2
· Lab assistance (Lab In charge): 2
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks· Leonard B.E. (ed.) (2008). Fundamentals of Psychopharmacology 3rd edition. Chichester, John Wiley and Sons, N.Y.
· Hardman J.G. and Limbird L.E. (eds). (2008). Goodman and Gilman’s Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 10th edition. New York, McGraw-Hill.
· Alan F. Schatzberg, Cole, J.O. and Debattista, C. (2008). Manual of Clinical Psychopharmacology. Publisher: Barnes and Noble N.Y.
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
· Stone, T.W. (2006). CNS Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators: Neuroactive steroids. Publisher: Barnes and Noble.
· Wells, B.G., Hamilton, C.W., Dipiro, J.T. (ed.) (2008) Pharmacotherapy Handbook. Publisher: Barnes and Noble.
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
· Pharmacological Reviews, Black Well, N.Y.
· Annual Reviews in Pharmacology and Toxicology
4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
· www.PubMed.com
· www.BiomedNetspacebmn.com
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and software.
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
· Lecture room & Lab with sufficient number of seats (at least 30) and a Smart board.
· Instruments for quantification of effects of drugs in rodents and isolated animal organs + drugs.
2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
· Internet access
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)
· Anaesthesia chamber
· Activity cage
· Rota Rod
· Elevated Plus Maze
· Hot plate Analgesiometer
· Tail flick Analgesiometer
· Cooks Pole climbing apparatus
· Electroconvulsiometer
· Digital Electronic thermometer with rodent probes
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching· Students evaluation in each semester
· Meeting with students
· e- suggestions
· Open door policy
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor
· Self evaluation
· Peer review
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
· Studying reports
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
· Not Applicable
5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.
· Collecting all reports and evaluations at the end of the year for a reviewing purpose.
· Conducting a workshop to presents finding of reports and evaluation to share knowledge.
· Reviewing results of reports and evaluations with outside reviewers
Faculty or Teaching Staff: Dr Abdulaziz Bin Saeedan
Signature: ______Date: 05/ 1436
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