(Accredited ‘A’ Grade by NAAC) BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (B.PHARM.) PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS – 2015 (w.e.f. June 2015) Credit Based Semester System with CGPA Evaluation JSS UNIVERSITY SRI SHIVARATHREESHWARA NAGAR MYSORE – 570 015 JSS University Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagar, Mysore – 570 015 (Accredited ‘A’ Grade by NAAC) Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Program REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS – 2015 Credit Based Semester System with CGPA Evaluation Preamble Several measures have been initiated by the apex bodies of education and regulatory authorities viz. the University Grants Commission (UGC), the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the Distance Education Council (DEC) and the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) to bring equity, efficiency and excellence in the higher education system. Such bodies are consistently striving for improving the quality and effectiveness of higher education provisions in the country and repeatedly stressing on the need for universities to pay prompt attention to improve the quality of education. One of the important recommendations stressed on recent days is the need to develop a Choice- Based Credit System (CBCS) on par with global trends and the adoption of a sound grading system for reflecting learner’s holistic performance. Recommendation of the UGC in its Action Plan for Academic and Administrative Reforms (Ref. UGC letters January 2008; March 2009) “……. Curricular flexibility and learners’ mobility is an issue that warrants our urgent attention. These can be addressed by introducing credit based courses and credit accumulation. In order to provide with some degree of flexibility to learners, we need to provide flexibility in course selection and also a minimum as well as a maximum permissible span of time in which a course can be completed by a learner… The Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) imminently fits into the emerging socioeconomic milieu, and could effectively respond to the educational and occupational aspirations of the upcoming generations. In view of this, institutions of higher education in India would do well to invest thought and resources into introducing CBCS. Aided by modern communication and information technology, CBCS has a high probability to be operationalised efficiently and effectively — elevating learners, institutions and higher education system in the country to newer heights…”. The report submitted by Mr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) to the Prime Minister on 29th November 2006 has also reiterated “…. There is a need for a transition to a course credit system where degrees are granted on the basis of completing a requisite number of credits from different courses, which provides learners with choices”. 2 Very recently, in March, 2015, the Union Human Resource Development Minister, Govt. of India given a written reply to the Rajya Sabha question stating that, UGC has been constantly persuading universities to introduce academic reforms like introduction of semester system, choice based creditsystem, grading etc. with a view to bringing about qualitative improvement in higher education in the country and also published a guideline for CBCS. The Honorable Minister had also quoted that all State Ministersof Higher/Technical Education endorsed the Choice BasedCredit System in the meeting held on 06thJanuary 2015 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi convened by Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. Rationale for introduction of Credit and Grading System UGC, in its recommendation for Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) has highlighted various unique features and rationale for introducing/encouraging this system especially in higher education. Enhanced learning opportunities, ability to match learners’ scholastic needs and aspirations, improvement in educational quality and excellence, standardization and comparability of educational programs across the country are the few salient points to mention. This system shifts the focus from the traditional teacher-centric to much required learner-centric education as the workload is estimated based on the investment of time in learning, not in teaching. It is also focusing on continuous evaluation that will enhance the commitment of the learner and quality of education. In these contexts, implementing the credit and grading based higher education is much appreciable in India, and JSS University, Mysore has become one among the few universities to exercise such system in the faculty of pharmacy for its undergraduate program. At the same time, the university felt the need to train and educate the faculty and staff and to adequately sensitize the learner’s community, the students about the new approach of education system for its successful implementation. Hence, the concerned stakeholders are expected to pay due attention on two aspects one is, course credit structure and another is examination/assessment and grading systems that are given in this regulation. 3 CHAPTER – I: REGULATIONS 1. Short Title and Commencement These regulations shall be called as “The Regulations for the B. Pharmacy Degree course of the JSS University, Mysore”. They shall come into effect from the Academic Year 2015- 2016. The regulations framed are subject to modifications from time to time by the authorities of the university. 2. Minimum qualification for admission 2.1 First year B. Pharm: 2.1.1.Candidate shall have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized as equivalent to 10+2 examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B / P.C.M.B.) as optional subjects individually. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations. Note – 1: The students possessing 10+2 qualification from non-formal and non- class rooms based schooling such as National Institute of Open Schooling, open school systems of States etc. shall not be eligible for admission to B.Pharm program. 2.1.2. Provided that a student should have completed 17 years of age on the date of admission or should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the program. 2.2. B. Pharm lateral entry (to third semester): 2.2.1. A pass in D. Pharm. course from an institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act. 3. Duration of the program The course of study for B.Pharm. shall extend over a period of eight semesters (four academic years) and six semesters (three academic years) for lateral entry students. The curricula and syllabi for the program shall be prescribed from time to time by JSS University, Mysore. 4. Medium of instruction and examinations Medium of instruction and examination shall be in English. 4 5. Working days in each semester Each semestershall consist of not less than 100 working days. The odd semesters shall be conducted from the month of June/July to November/December and the even semesters shall be conducted from December/January to May/June in every calendar year. 6. Attendance and progress A candidate is required to put in at least 80% attendance in individual courses considering theory and practical separately. The candidate shall complete the prescribed course satisfactorily to be eligible to appear for the respective examinations. 7. Program/Course credit structure As per the philosophy of Credit Based Semester System, certain quantum of academic work viz. theory classes, tutorial hours, practical classes, etc. are measured in terms of credits. On satisfactory completion of the courses, a candidate earns credits. The amount of credit associated with a course is dependent upon the number of hours of instruction per week in that course. Similarly the credit associated with any of the other academic, co/extra-curricular activities is dependent upon the quantum of work expected to be put in for each of these activities per week. 7.1. Credit assignment 7.1.1. Theory and Laboratory courses Courses are broadly classified as Theory and Practicals. Theory courses consist of lecture (L) and /or tutorial (T) hours, and Practicals (P) courses consist of hours spent in the laboratory. Credits (C) for a course is dependent on the number of hours of instruction per week in that course, and is obtained by using a multiplier of one (1) for lecture and tutorial hours, and a multiplier of half (1/2) for practical (laboratory) hours. Thus, for example, a theory course having three lectures and one tutorial per week throughout the semester carries a credit of 4. Similarly, a practical having four laboratory hours per week throughout semester carries a credit of 2. 7.2. Minimum credit requirements The minimum credit required for award of a B. Pharm. degree by JSS University, Mysore is 208. The lateral entry students shall get their credits transferred from their D.Pharm. subjects as per the university norms. These credits are divided into Theory courses, Tutorials, Practicals, Practice School Projectand co/extra- curricular activities over the duration of eight semesters. The credits are distributed semester-wise as shown in Table IX. Courses generally progress in sequences, building competencies and their positioning indicates certain academic maturity on the part of the learners. Learners are expected to follow the semester- wise schedule of courses given in the syllabus. 5 8. Academic work A regular record of attendance both in Theory and Practical shall be maintained by the teaching staff of respective courses. 9. Course of study The course of study for B.Pharm shall include Semester wise Theory & Practical as given in Table – I to VIII. The number of hours to be devoted to each theory, tutorial and practical course in any semester shall not be less than that shown in Table – I to VIII. Table – I: Course of study for semester I Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit code hours points BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I– Theory 3 1 4 BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Theory 3 1 4 BP103T Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4 BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Theory 3 1 4 BP105T Communication skills – Theory * 2 - 2 BP106T Remedial Biology/Mathematics – Theory* 2 - 2 BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology – Practicals 4 - 2 BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I – Practicals 4 - 2 BP109P Pharmaceutics I – Practicals 4 - 2 BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry – Practicals 4 - 2 BP111P Communication skills – Practicals* 2 - 1 BP112P Remedial Biology – Practicals* 2 - 1 Total 32/36# 4 27/30# #Applicable ONLY for the students appearing for Remedial Biology / Mathematics. *Class Examination 6 Table – II: Course of study for semester II Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit Code hours points BP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory 3 1 4 BP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I – Theory 3 1 4 BP203T Biochemistry – Theory 3 1 4 BP204T Pathophysiology – Theory 3 1 4 BP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy – Theory * 3 - 3 BP206T Environmental sciences – Theory * 3 - 3 BP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II –Practicals 4 - 2 BP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I– Practical 4 - 2 BP209P Biochemistry – Practical 4 - 2 BP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy – 2 - 1 Practicals* Total 32 4 29 *Class examination Table – III: Course of study for semester III Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit code hours points BP301T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – Theory 3 1 4 BP302T Physical Pharmaceutics I – Theory 3 1 4 BP303T Microbiology – Theory 3 1 4 BP304T Pharmaceutical Engineering – Theory 3 1 4 BP305T Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence – Theory 3 1 4 BP306P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II – 4 - 2 Practicals BP307P Physical Pharmaceutics I – Practicals 4 - 2 BP308P Microbiology – Practicals 4 - 2 Total 27 4 26 7 Table – IV: Course of study for semester IV Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit code hours points BP401T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III– Theory 3 1 4 BP402T Medicinal Chemistry I – Theory 3 1 4 BP403T Physical Pharmaceutics II – Theory 3 1 4 BP404T Pharmacology I – Theory 3 1 4 BP405T Pharmacognosy I – Theory 3 1 4 BP406P Medicinal Chemistry I – Practicals 4 - 2 BP407P Physical Pharmaceutics II – Practicals 4 2 BP408P Pharmacology I – Practicals 4 - 2 BP409P Pharmacognosy I – Practicals 4 - 2 Total 31 5 28 Table – V: Course of study for semester V Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit code hours points BP501T Medicinal Chemistry II – Theory 3 1 4 BP502T Formulative Pharmacy– Theory 3 1 4 BP503T Pharmacology II – Theory 3 1 4 BP504T Pharmacognosy II – Theory 3 1 4 BP505T Pharmaceutical Biotechnology – Theory 3 1 4 BP506P Formulative Pharmacy – Practicals 4 - 2 BP507P Pharmacology II – Practicals 4 - 2 BP508P Pharmacognosy II – Practicals 4 - 2 Total 27 5 26 8 Table – VI: Course of study for semester VI Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit code hours points BP601T Medicinal Chemistry III – Theory 3 1 4 BP602T Pharmacology III – Theory 3 1 4 BP603T Herbal Drug Technology – Theory 3 1 4 BP604T Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics – 3 1 4 Theory BP605T Quality assurance – Theory 3 1 4 BP606P Medicinal chemistry III – Practicals 4 - 2 BP607P Pharmacology III – Practicals 4 - 2 BP608P Herbal Drug Technology – Practicals 4 - 2 Total 27 5 26 Table – VII: Course of study for semester VII Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credit code hours points BP701T Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Theory 3 1 4 BP702T Industrial Pharmacy – Theory 3 1 4 BP703T Pharmacy Practice – Theory 3 1 4 BP704T Novel Drug Delivery System – Theory 3 1 4 BP705P Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Practicals 4 - 2 BP706PS Practice School 12 - 6 Total 28 4 24 9 Table – VIII: Course of study for semester VIII Course Name of the course No. of Tutorial Credi code hours t points BP801T Biostatistics and Research Methodology 3 1 4 BP802T Social and Preventive Pharmacy 3 1 4 BP803ET Pharmaceutical Marketing 3 + 3 1 + 1 = 4 + 4 BP804ET Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science = 6 2 = 8 BP805ET Pharmacovigilance BP806ET Quality Control and Standardizations of Herbals BP807ET Computer Aided Drug Design BP808ET Cell and Molecular Biology BP809ET Cosmetic Science BP810ET Experimental Pharmacology BP811ET Advanced Instrumentation Techniques BP812PW Project Work 12 - 6 Total 24 4 22 Table – IX: Semester wise credits distribution Semester Credit Points I 27 II 29 III 26 IV 28 V 26 VI 26 VII 24 VIII 22 Extracurricular/ Co curricular activities 01 Total credit points for the program 209 10. Program Committee 1. The B. Pharm. programme shall have a Programme Committee constituted by the Head of the institution in consultation with all the Heads of the departments. 2. The composition of the Programme Committee shall be as follows: 10