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PHARMACOLOGY
(PHAD 301)
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION:
The aim of pharmacology core course is to introduce the student to the basic
principles of pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics; to recognize adverse drug
effects and drug-drug interaction and to understand the rational basis of
selecting optimal drugs & dosing regimens in view of patients' profile. In
addition, the course will cover those topics which have not been taught as part
of the module systems. These will include autonomic and central nervous system
drugs, cardiovascular drugs, chemotherapy of bacterial, fungal, viral and cancer
chemotherapy.
Practical classes in order to illustrate some theoretical principles are
presented to the students. In addition, assignment dealing with recent advances
in pharmacology is prepared by students as part of the OSPE.
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Core Course
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Code/No
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Course Units
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Credit Hours
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Lectures
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Practical
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Tutorials
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Pharmacology
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PHAD 301
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15
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2
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2
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MAJOR COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course offered to 3rd year medical students in pharmacology consists of
scheduled lectures, practical and SDL which ensure smooth flow of the scientific
material, in a controlled manner, through several pathways to achieve our
objectives. There are some suggestions for optimal utilization of these classes
by the students.
A. Lectures:
The aim of the lecture is not to give all information but to highlight the
clinically relevant topics and to explain difficult points; students are advised
to:
1.
Understand the course
objectives of each lecture and read the topic from the recommended textbook.
2.
Pay attention during the
lecture; write down your notes and questions.
3.
Make a summary, utilize
self-testing in order to assess your grasping of the subject if is possible to
study the lecture in the same day which is highly recommended.
B. Practical class: For optimal utilization of the practical class
time it is advisable to:
1.
Read your practical
worksheet so as to have view of what is expected from you to perform, observe
and draw conclusions on your practical work.
2.
Use a record of the
practical session according to instructions.
3.
Use the practical time for
discussing difficult theoretical or practical points with the instructor.
4.
Submit your homework on
time (as directed by instructors).
C. Tutorials:
For optimal benefit of the tutorial, the tutorial will be reserved for open
discussion about the subjects listed in the tutorial schedule. The students will
be assigned to these topics and will be asked to present them and be ready to
discuss the most recent knowledge about these topics and how to defend their
thoughts on scientific bases.
ASSESSMENT
Summative
This type of assessment is used for judgment or decisions to be made about your
performance. It serves as:
1.
Verification of achievement
for the student satisfying requirement.
2.
Motivation of the student
to maintain or improve performance.
3.
Certification of
performance.
4.
Grades
In this Course your performance will be assessed according to the following:
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Assessment
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Proportion of
Final Assessment
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Quiz 1
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10 %
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Mid-Year exam
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20 %
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Quiz 2
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10 %
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Practical
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10 %
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Final exam
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50 %
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Total
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= 100 Marks
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Grades:
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95 - 100
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A+
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Excellent
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90 - 94
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A
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85 - 89
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B+
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Very Good
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80 - 84
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B
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75 - 79
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C+
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Good
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70 - 74
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C
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65 - 69
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D+
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Pass
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60 - 64
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D
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Less than 60
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F
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Fail
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All grades will be assigned as follows:
Exams: Exams might include short
answer and multiple choice questions (MCQs). They will cover material presented
in lecture, tutorials and integrated with the practical sessions.
Practical exams might include: MCQ, problem solving short essay and
prescription writing.
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