Description
It introduces the aspects of mammalian biochemistry and metabolism. It discusses the biochemical processes pertinent to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleotides, as well as any related abnormalities and potential sites for medication action. The scientific basis of these processes is provided at the molecular level enabling the students to begin to understand the pathophysiological basis of metabolic disorders. ATP synthesis from reduced metabolites (electron transport chain- inhibitors- uncouplers). Regulation of blood glucose level and clinical correlations, Inborn errors of metabolism, Second messengers and signal transduction. Biochemistry of cancer and Oxidative stress and body defense mechanisms.
Program
PharmD
Objectives
- Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
1.1 Recall the role of ATP generation, citric acid cycle reactions and mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation.
1.2 Explain the metabolic steps involved in energy transduction inside the cell.
1.3 Recall the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids, and disorders associated with defective metabolism.
Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
2.1 Acquire the bases to achieve training as a professional able to integrate into different metabolic disorders and recognize own personal and professional limitations and accept the conditions of referral to or guidance from other members of the health care team.
2.2 Illustrate different scientific basis of different metabolic processes is provided at the molecular level, interpret, and critically evaluate evidence-based information needed in pharmacy profession.
2.3 Contribute to planning and conducting research studies using appropriate methodologies and categorize drugs groups.
Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
3.1 Apply the principles of body function and basis of genomics in health and disease states to manage different diseases.
3.2 Relate etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, laboratory diagnosis, and clinical features of infections/diseases and their pharmacotherapeutic approaches.
3.3 Discuss how the different values, beliefs and cultural backgrounds of consumers may influence the way in which professional services are provided.
Domain (4): Personal Practice
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
4.1 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express time management skills.
4.2 Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify, and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team.
4.3 Use new technologies and media to demonstrate effective presentation skills.
4.4 Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.
