S.N.D.T. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI

Shrimati  Nathibai Damodar Thakersey Women’s University founded in 1916 by Maharshi Dhondo Keshave was nuruted by Sir Vithal Thakerseyand Lady Permlila Thakersey and many other social workers who very firmly and correctly believed in womens full participation in all spheres of life. Thus began the impowerment process in a very   modest way the university was started from a very small “Kutir” in pune. As years passed by the reforms came and social mind set began to change. More and more parents started beliving in this mission of the University and enrolled their daughter in the educational institutions. This led to expansion of the Uni. Today it has three campuses, one each in Churchgate (HQ) Juhu and Pune. The Uni. Is makimg rapid strides and with all India Jurediction, the number of colleges affiating to the Uni.

In the begning the University started diploma cources but quickly intiated degree and PG courses in the faculty of arts, commerce,homscience,nursing, liberary science, eduaction computer science, PHARMACY,management studies and engeniering . Befitting with the objectives of the University and due to the rapid changes taking place in society   where in more girles are opting for professional courses the University started a full fleged degree cours in pharmasy in Juhu campus   at C.U. Shah Collage of pharmasy   in 1980 ,with the generous donation of Rs. 5/- lacs from C.U. Shah charitable Trust and later a further donation of Rs.5/- lacs to the college. TheUniversitynow offers the following coursesin Pharmaceutical Science.   

~ Four Year Bachelor of Pharmacy  

~ Four Semester-Master of Pharmacy (Q.A.)

~One Year P.G Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis

~One Year P.G Diploma in Cosmeticology

~One Year P.G Diploma in Drug Information

The special feature of Bachelor of Pharmacy courses are:

•   Project work is carried under the guidance of teachers by each student in the 4^th year and a report is presented at a seminar and copy is submitted to the college.

•  At the end of the third year ,practical training in industry or Hospitals attached to medical collages especially Pharmacology department is imparted.

• Visits are arranged to pharmaceutical industries analytical laboratories and hospitals during which staff member accompany students.

•   Special training in hospital pharmacy and in the newly emerging field of Clinical pharmacy is imported not only in theory classes but also in practical conducted in laboratories.

•  Analysis and packaging  of pharmaceuticals is  given more emphasis as girls  are usually preferred by Industry in these fields.

•  For  proper all  round development of student , co-curricular activity are also given due importance

•  To suit women’s need , a complete one year theory and practical courses in Cosmeticology is included. These are all devised with a focus on the aptitude, talents and job potential for women and emerging needs of society, by a committee of experts specially appointed by the University .

•  The emerging subjects like Computers Informatics and Biotechnology are also included in the Courses 

Hostel: A limited number of seats are available in the hostel.

Eligibility : Only girls can join any of the above mentioned course. The Eligibility for each courses varies and is per the Govt./ University  rules  prevailing at the time. 

PATTERN OF EXAMINATIONS : (Subject to revision and modifications) 

A candidate shall be required to attend at least 75% of the number of lectures and the number of  practicals  separately  for  each  subject of study  in each  term, only  then  subject  to  other conditions being fulfilled, a student will be eligible to appear at University Examinations.

The principal of the college will have  the  discretion  to  condone  10%  of the  attendance in  theory  and/or  practicals  of any  one  subject or  subjects  if  he/she is  fully  convinced  of  the student’s absence  on  the ground of  health or reasons beyond control. There will be University examination at the end of each year.

Internal Assessment :   The framework of  subjects for the B. Pharm.  Degree states that there is  internal  assessment  to  the  tune  of  30% marks  in  each  subject  separately  for  theory  & practical. 

Periodic tests in theory:  During  each  academic year there will be three  unit  tests  for each theory  subject. Marks of the best two U.T. will be sent to the University as internal assessment marks. 

Periodic tests in practical : During each term  there will be one unit test in practical.  Each regular  practical will be assessed by  the teachers. Quiz assignments may be  given and  marks will be  allotted.  NO  REPEAT  UNIT  TEST  IN  THEORY  OR  PRACTICALS  WILL  BE  GIVEN. 

Standard of passing :

University Examination : These rules are subject to revision and  modification from time to time

( i )       A   candidate  shall  obtain  at  least  40%  marks  ( internal  assessment  and University Examination combined) separately in theory and in practical of each subject for passing in the University examination.

 (ii)      A candidate  shall also obtain, at least 50% marks in the aggregate of all  prescribed subjects  to pass in the University examination.

(iii)      Thereafter  the  grand  total  of  marks  at  the  annual examination and  /  the University examination shall be converted into a specified Grand on the basis of the following table.

Candidate who is not able to clear all the subjects at the subjects at the same attempt will be declared as passed with ‘C’ Grade, if failed subjects are cleared in subsequent examinations. 

Exemption and A T K T Rules:

      The will be prescribed by the University from time to time.

Schedule of fees :

      Tuition fees will be charged as prescribed by the Government of Maharashtra and is subject to revision.

Refund of fees : 

     Tuition fees and College fees will be refunded as per the rules prescribed  by  the  Government from time to time.

B.PHARM. SYLLABUS 

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1.1 (T)    FIRST YEAR B. PHARM

Mathematics & Statistics (Theory)

                                                          Minimum 50 Hr./Yr.

       Mathematics

1)     partial differentiation Total differential: Euler’s Theorem for homogenous functions.                                                        (10)

2)     Higher derivatives, Leibniz’s theorem. Mean value theorem.   (5)

3)     Differential equations of first order, Liner or differential equations. Equations reducible to linear equations with constant coefficients. Legender’s linearequations.                                 (5)  

4)  Definite integrations fundamental theorem of integral calculus. (5) 

        Statistics

1)  Probability, Mathematics expectations, Correlation, Regression   (5)

2)     Random variables and distribution function, Joint probability distribution  Functions and Marginal distribution  functions. Joint density functions and Marginal density functions. Moment and moment generating function.                                                (5)

3)  Discrete and continuousdistributions.                                     (5)

4)  Testing of hypothesis.                                                          (5)

5)  Curve fitting and Principal of least squares.                             (3)

6)  Quality Control.                                                                   (2)

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

Latest edition of the following books 

1) Grewal, B.S. Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.

2) S.C. Gupta& V.K.Kapoor, fundamentals of Mathematics

    Sultan Chand& Sons,2003.

      3) Bolten, Pharmaceutical Statistics, Marcel Dekker Publications.

      4) Pharmaceutical Statistics: Practical &Clinical applications.

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1.2 (T)  FIRST YEAR B. PHARM

COMPUETRS (THEORY)

                                                                            Minimum 25 Hr./Yr

1.      Introduction to Computers.                                                 (1)

2.      Historical development Present and future application of computers in everyday life and scientific research .

3.      Types of computers                                                           (2) Micro, Mini, Mainframe, Supercomputers.

4.      ComputerHardware:                                                          (3) Components Basic anatimy of computers, Central Processing Unit, Control Unit,Arithmetical Logic Unit, Memory devices, Input Devices, Output Devices, Secondary storage Devices.

5.      Computer codes and arithmetic                                           (2) Binary number system, Fixed point and floating point numbers, Character data representation , ASCII codes, Computer logic, Boolean algebra, Truth tables, Logic gates.

6.      Software Components:                                                       (2) System Software, machine language, High level language.

7.      Data Processing Concepts:                                                  (1)

Types of data processing, Online processing, Time-sharing.

8.      ApplicationSoftware:                                                          (8) General Purpose application Word processors, Spread  sheets, Database Management Systems, Presentation graphics Software suits Integrated Packages.

9.      Communication  and Connectivity:                                      (2) Fax machines, E-mail, Voice messaging systems, Voice conferencing systems,Shared resources Online services User connection Modems, Types of Modems, Types of connections, Communication channels, Telephone lines, Coaxial cable,Fiber Optic cable, Microwave, Satellite, Data transmission, network architecture,Network types.  

10.   The Internet and the Web:                                                 (3)

     Internet applications, Access, E-Mail, E-commerce, Internet services Browsers,Web pages, Search tools, Web utilities, Organization internets, Internets & Extranets.

11. Multimedia and Web Authoring:                                            (2)

         Multimedia Web authoring, Graphic programs, Virtual reality,

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1.2 (P) COMPUETRS  (PRECTIALS)

 Minimum 25 Hr./Yr

  Practical based on topics covered in theory including introduction to:

    1) Microsoft Word

    2) Microsoft Excel

    3) Microsoft Power point

  RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

Latest  edition of  the following books.

 1.   Roger Hunt, John Shelley,’ Computer and  Commonsense.’

       prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.   

2.    N. Subramanian, Introduction to Computer and fundamentals of  

     Computer Science, Tata mc. Graw Hill Publication Co. ,New Delhi      

3.   Computer application in Pharmacy by Fassett, William & Christensen  

      Dale. B.

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1.3 (T) FIRST YEAR B. PHARM

       Microbiology-I (THEORY)                                          Minimum 50 Hr./Yr 

1.  Microbiology and its application   to   Pharmacy  and medicine.       (3) 2.  Principal of  microscopy.                                                             (3)

3.  Study of bacteria with respect to its morphology, cell characteristic, habits, nutrition, reproduction, cultivation.                                       (10)

 4.   Growth phases and factors affecting growth of bacteria, measurement of growth of bacteria                                                                        (4)

5.   Staining methods including Gram’s staining, negative  staining, acid fast staining, capsule staining, flagella Staining ,cell wall staining, staining of nuclear body or material, observation of motility etc.                       (3)

6.   Cultural media such as cultivation and storage media, enrichment media, differential media, selective media, media for special purpose.    (7)

7.   Maintenance and preservation of pure cultures.                            (3)

8.  Study of Yeast, molds, viruses, algae, richkttsiae, chlamydiae and protozoa with respect to their morphology, cell characteristics, habits, nutrition,