RTW course syylabus

A Syllabus for the Proposed Pharmacy Curriculum SY 2005-2006

Course Title : Research and Thesis Writing 1 & 2
Course Number :
Credit Units : 1st Semester - Research & Thesis Writing 1: 3 units (1units lecture, 2 unit laboratory)2nd Semester - Research & Thesis Writing 2: 2 units (1units laboratory)
Course Description : This course deals with the specific problem related to pharmaceutical sciences that would be worthwhile to investigate during the laboratory work. It will comprise actual pharmaceutical and pharmacologic principles and animal testing which will be conducted inside the laboratory. It also includes the thesis writing after experimental results are completed.
Prerequisite(s) : Senior standing
General Objectives : At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Relate the purpose(s) of choosing the problem for search.
2. Discuss the steps of the procedure for the investigation.
3. Present, organize, analyze and interpret the data collected and write scientifically.
4. Begin an independent study using logical thinking and scientific methods.
5. Gather new knowledge or data from primary or first-hand sources and not merely restate or reorganize what is already known or has been written.
6. Perform successfully the experimental procedures in the laboratory portion of the subject.
7. Present and defend a written output of the research.

Course Outline :
Specific Objectives Topics Time Allotted Teaching Strategies Evaluation Tool
First Semester
1. Recall the principles of research methods and thesis writing.
2. Propose a research problem
Unit 1 – Introduction to Research and Thesis Writing
A. Orientation to the course objectives and content
B. Form and Style
C. The research problem Laboratory
a. Research and referencing 10 hrs + 6 hrs lab Individual or group research on problems/topics chosen as reported in class Quality of topic chosen and reporting in class Submission of research proposal reports
Specific Objectives Topics Time Allotted Teaching Strategies Evaluation Tool
1. To involve students in extensive literature survey using local and international research papers.
2. Evaluate the different types of literature needed in the study
3. Familiarize on bibliography formats and catalogue
1. Identify the different types of sampling
2. Select appropriate statistical tools and formula
3. State the different types of research methodology
4. Defend the research proposal
Second Semester
1. Perform needed experimental procedure for laboratory testing and product formulation or conduct surveys
2. Analyze, present and evaluate data obtained from the experiment, surveys and questionnaire
1. Defend the research and do the necessary corrections and recommendations
2. Submit the final manuscript
Unit 2 – Review of Related Literature
A. Types of Literature
B. Bibliography and CataloguingLaboratory
a. Research and referencing
b. Informatics
Unit 3 – Review of Basic Statistics and Research Methodology
A. Sampling
B. Statistical formulas
C. Statistical tools
D. Types of research methodology
Laboratory
a. Finalization of the research
b. Proposal defense
Unit 4 – Laboratory, Checking / Monitoring of the laboratory work until completion of the Thesis
Unit 5 - Thesis Writing and Preparation of the Final Manuscript and Oral Defense as scheduled 10 hrs + 6 hrs lab8 hrs + 21 hrs lab18 hrs + 27 hrs lab80 hrs 28 hrs Class participation in giving comments, remarks and/or suggestions on reports Lecture Power Point Presentation, Information Communication Technology (ICT)Integration Assigned readings, Class group discussions Final oral examination/defense of the thesis, submission of the bound form of the approved manuscript Written Examination and Oral defense of the research proposal.Oral defense of the thesis problem Completeness and neatness of the bound thesis submitted

References : Books on Medicinal Plants authored by E. Quisumbing, de Padua and other published new books, both local and foreign sources Philippine Formulary USP/NF, latest edition Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences, latest editionChemical Formulary of Formulations Pharmacognosy books and manuals Quantitative Pharmaceutical Chemistry books authored by Jenkin’s etal Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems by Howard AnselBooks on Chemical Investigation of Plants, authored by L. Rosenthaler Journals and Magazines on Plants or Herbal Medicines