Republic of Yemen

Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬

and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

Course Specification of Psychology for Pharmacy

I. Course Identification and General Information:
Course Title:
1 Psychology for Pharmacy
2 Course Number & Code: Ph811
C.H
Theoretica Practica Traini Semina Total
3 Credit hours: 1hrs l l ng r
1 1

Study level/ semester at which this First year/First semester

4
course is offered:
5 Pre –requisite (if any):
6 Co –requisite (if any):
Program (s) in which the course is Bachelor of Pharmacy
7
offered:
8 Language of teaching the course: English
The department in which the course
9 is offered:

10 Location of teaching the course: Faculty of Pharmacy-Sana’a University

11 Prepared by: Prof Dr/
12 Date of approval:

II. Course description:

The aim of the course is to provide students the scientific interpretations of behavior, improvement communication
skills in work and life situations, self-control, self-adjustment skills and some applications of psychology in
pharmacy.

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

III. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of the course:

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the conditions that affect memory and intelligence.
2. Determine the role of pharmacists in public health education.
3. Recognize the social and behavioral sciences related to pharmacy.
4. Recognize thinking and decision making skills.
5. Predict" How to improve your mood and money".
6. utilize knowledge and critical understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to
the subject area
7. Demonstrate the role of the pharmacist in public health education, regarding vaccination, drug abuse and
misuse.
8. Apply negotiation skills.
9. Adopt the principle of patient communication to gain trust from the patient.
10. Develop problem-solving skills.
11. Demonstrate self-protection skills.
12. Developing good selling, financial, stock management and negotiation skills

IV.Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of the course:

(A) Knowledge and Understanding:
Knowledge and
Alignment of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) to Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) in:
Understanding.
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (Sub- Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) in:
PILOs) in: Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge and Understanding
After completing this program, students will be able to: After completing this course, students will be able to:

A1- Recognize the principles of physical, clinical, a1- Identify the conditions that affect memory and
social, behavioral, health and pharmaceutical intelligence.
sciences.
A3- Understand the general cellular, biochemical a2- Determine the role of pharmacists in public health
and physiological aspects of human body and education
recognize the pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, disease pathophysiology,
and pharmacogenetic of therapeutic agents to
provide pharmaceutical care and facilitate
management of patient’s medication,

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

rationalize drug use and overall health needs.

A5- Demonstrate the basic knowledge of a3- Recognize the social and behavioral sciences related
pharmacoecnomics, pharmacovigilence, to pharmacy.
policy, legislation, marketing, administration
and distribution of pharmaceutical and
cosmetic products as well as ethics of health
care.
Teaching And Assessment Methods For Achieving Learning Outcomes:
Alignment of Learning Outcomes of Knowledge and Understanding to Teaching and Assessment Methods:
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) in Teaching strategies/methods Methods of
Knowledge and Understanding to be used assessment
completing this course, students will be able to:  Lectures brain storming  Attendance,
and discussion Quiz and
a1- Identify the conditions that affect memory and project
intelligence.  Written and
a2- Determine the role of pharmacists in public oral exams
health education.
a3 The social and behavioral sciences related to
pharmacy.

(B) Intellectual Skills:

Alignment of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) to Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) in: Intellectual skills
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (Sub- Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) of
PILOs) in Intellectual skills Intellectual Skills
After completing this program, students will be able to: After completing this course, students will be able to:

B3 Design different types of safe and effective b1- Recognize thinking and decision making skills.
pharmaceutical dosage forms and develop
novel methods of qualitative and
quantitative analytical and biological
analysis for pharmaceutical and
biopharmaceutical products that support
pharmaceutical research.
B4 Plan a modern system for administration of b2- Predict" How to improve your mood and money".

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

medical foundations and merge the ethics to

business during the drug marketing
B5 Interpret the prescriptions, patient and
clinical data, Analysis all the encountered
pharmaceutical problems and plan the b3- Utilize knowledge and critical understanding of essential
strategies for their solution, to develop the facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the
health care. the prescriptions, patient and subject area.
clinical data, to develop the health care.
Teaching And Assessment Methods For Achieving Learning Outcomes:
Alignment of Learning Outcomes of Intellectual Skills to Teaching Methods and Assessment Methods:
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) in Teaching strategies/methods Methods of assessment
Intellectual Skills. to be used
After completing this course, students will be able to: Lectures, solving problem, Report, Written and oral
b1- Recognize thinking and decision making skills. discussion and brain storm exams

b2- Predict" How to improve your mood and

money".

b3 utilize knowledge and critical understanding of

essential facts, concepts, principles and
theories relating to the subject area

(C) Professional and Practical Skills:

Alignment of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) to Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) in: Professional
and
Practical Skills
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (Sub- Course Intended Learning Outcomes
PILOs) in Professional and Practical Skills (CILOs) in Professional and Practical Skills
After completing this program, students will be able to: After completing this course, students will be able to:

C4- Provide patient-oriented pharmaceutical care by c1- Demonstrate the role of the pharmacist in
collaboration with other health care professionals to public health education, regarding vaccination,
optimize therapeutic outcomes. drug abuse and misuse.

C5- Conduct research studies and utilize the results in c2- Apply negotiation skills.
different pharmaceutical fields
c3- Adopt the principle of patient communication
to gain trust from the patient.

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

Teaching And Assessment Methods For Achieving Learning Outcomes:

Alignment of Learning Outcomes of Professional and Practical Skills to Teaching and Assessment Methods:
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) in Teaching Methods of assessment
Professional and Practical Skills strategies/methods to
be used
After completing this course, students will be able to: - Lectures, - Written and oral
discussion and exams
c1- Demonstrate the role of the pharmacist in public health brain storm
education, regarding vaccination, drug abuse and misuse.

c2- Apply negotiation skills.

c3- Adopt the principle of patient communication to gain

trust from the patient.

(D) General / Transferable Skills:

Alignment of Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) to Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) in : General and
Transferable skills
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) in Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
General / Transferable skills in General / Transferable skills
After completing this program, students will be able to: After completing this course, students will be able to:
D1 Practice independent learning needed for continuous d1- Develop problem-solving skills.
professional development
d2 Demonstrate self-protection skills.

D3 Develop financial, market management, writing, d3 Developing good selling, financial, stock
presentation and time management skills as well as management and negotiation skills
creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and
decision making abilities.

D4 Take responsibility for adaptation to change needs in

pharmacy practice.

Teaching And Assessment Methods For Achieving Learning Outcomes:

Alignment of Learning Outcomes of General and Transferable skills to Teaching and Assessment Methods:
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) in Teaching strategies/methods Methods of
to be used

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

General and Transferable Skills assessment

After completing this course, students will be able to: Lectures, discussion and Written and oral
brain storm exams
d1- Develop problem-solving skills.

d2 Demonstrate self-protection skills.

d3 Developing good selling, financial, stock

management and negotiation skills

V. Course Content:
1 – Course Topics/Items:
a – Theoretical Aspect
Number of Contact
Order Topic List / Units CILOs (symbols)
weeks hours
Introduction and terminology 1 1
1 a1 , a2 , b1,d1-3
Psychology of learning
2 Memory and intelligence a1 , a2 , b1 1 1

3 Emotions in normal and pathological cases a1,d2,c1 1 1

4 Psychology of communication skills a3, c3 1 1

5 Psychological bases of crisis management a3 , b3 , d1 1 1

6 Psychology of personality a3 , b2 ,d2 1 1

7 Mid-term exam a1-3, b1-3, c1 1 1

8 Psycho-therapy a3 , c1,d1 ,d2 1 1

9 Interests, attitudes and values a1 , a3 , d2 1 1

10 Group dynamics a1 , a3 1 1

11 Thinking skills a1 , b3 1 1

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An introduction to pharmacological
a3,c1 1 1
psychology

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

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Consciousness in normal and pathological
d1 , d2 1 1
cases
14
Psychological causes of drug abuse and
a3,b3,c1,d2 1 1
addiction
15 Psychology of negotiation skill a1 ,a3,c2, d3 1 1

16 Final-term exam a1-3, b1-3, c1 1 1

Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 16 16

I. a- Teaching strategies of the course:

Lecture method, Group Discussion, Problem solving sessions, tutorials and brainstorming.

b-Assessment Methods:
Oral Exam, Quizzes, Attendance, Participation, Short answers, reports, project, and Written exam

I. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:

Aligned Course
Proportion of
Week Learning
No. Assessment Method Mark Final
Due Outcomes (CILOs
Assessment
symbols)
Quizzes, Attendance, Participation, All
1 5 10% a1-3, b1-3, c1
weeks
Written Mid exam, Oral exam, a1-3, b1-3, c1
2 2-14 10 20%
reports, projects
3 Written Final exam 16th 35 70% a1-3, b1-3, c1
Total 100 100%

VI. Students' Support:

Office Hours/week Other Procedures (if any)

1 hours per week

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

VII. Learning Resource (MLA style or APA style)s:

1- Required Textbook(s) ( maximum two )
1. Irving B. Weiner, (2003), Handbook of psychology. Personality and social psychology,
volume 5, 1st edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Canada.
1. Susan Ayers, Andrew baum, (2007), Cambridge handbook of psychology, health and
medicine,2nd edition, Cambridge University press, Cambridge, UK.
2- Recommended Readings and Reference Materials
Notes in psychology approved by the department

3- Electronic Materials and Web Sites etc.

4- Other Learning Material:

I. Facilities Required:
- Well-equipped lecture halls with data show facilities, whiteboards,
1 - Accommodation: net connection, etc.
- Well-equipped laboratories with all required equipment and reagents.
2 - Computing resources: - Computer laboratory with internet facilities.

II. Course Improvement Processes:

1- Strategies for obtaining student feedback on effectiveness of teaching
 Student-based assessment of the effectiveness of teaching using a questionnaire designed by the
Quality Assurance Unit at the end of the semester.
 Meeting with students and faculty (once per semester).
2- Other strategies for evaluation of teaching by the instructor or by the department.
 Assessment of the course syllabus and contents by the teachers using a questionnaire designed by the

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

Quality Assurance Unit of the university at the end of the semester.

 Regular meeting and discussion of the course content between the Head of Department and the
teaching staff of the course (for theory and practice).

3- Processes for improvement of teaching.

 Revision of the course specification and its teaching strategies every three academic years after
consideration of all issues raised by the teachers and/or students during regular meetings and
discussions.
 Exploring any possible defects in the course that might be encountered by the teaching staff and
their mitigation in subsequent improved versions of course specification.

4- Processes for verifying standards of students' achievement

 Checking of a sample of students' work by an independent faculty member.
 Periodic exchange and check marking of a sample of students' assignments with a faculty member
from another institution.
 Adoption of scoring rubrics to assess the students' achievement (both for ongoing or summative
assessments).
 Regular follow-up of laboratory logbooks to assess the practical achievement of students.
5- Procedures for periodically reviewing of course effectiveness and planning for improvement
 Student rating and feedback
 Peer rating and feedback
 Regular meeting of the Curriculum Committee of the faculty.
6- Course development plans
 Conducting regular workshops for the staff for improving their course specification skills.
 Regular revision of course specification and syllabus items.

VIII. Course Policies: (including plagiarism, academic honesty, attendance etc)

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

The University Regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced. Please refer to -----------
1 Class Attendance:
 Attendance of all lectures and practical sessions is required. Unexcused absence exceeding 25% of the
lectures or practical sessions will disqualify the student from entering the final exam.
2 Tardy:
- Roll will be called in the very beginning of each lecture and practical class. Retardation for more than three
weeks without a reasonable excursion, the student involved shall not be allowed to attend the class any longer and
consequently shall be considered to be absent.

3 Exam Attendance/Punctuality:
 Exam attendance is obligatory unless being excused by the department and faculty.
 Absence from assignments or exams will be dealt with according to the general policy of the university.

4 Assignments & Projects:

 Assignments: Written and oral; Laboratory logbook signed by the responsible demonstrator.
 Projects: Not applicable.

5 Cheating:
 Punishment of cheating will be according to the general policy of the university in this respect.

6 Plagiarism:
 Plagiarism in written essays, reports, etc. is not accepted, and students who plagiarize the works of others
will be punished according to the general policy of the university.

7 Other policies:
 General policies of the Students' Affairs of the University and the Quality Assurance Unit.

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

Course Plan of Psychology for Pharmacy

I. - Information about Faculty Member Responsible for the Course:

Name of Faculty Member Office Hours

Location & Telephone No. SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU

E-mail

II. Course Identification and General Information:

Course Title:
1- Psychology for Pharmacy
2- Course Number & Code: Ph811

C.H
Total
3- Credit hours: 1hrs Th. Seminar Pr. F. Tr.
1 - - 1
4- Study level/year at which this course is offered: First year/ First semester
5- Pre –requisite (if any):
6- Co –requisite (if any):
7- Program (s) in which the course is offered Bachelor of Pharmacy
8- Language of teaching the course: English
9- System of Study: Semesters
10- Mode of delivery: Regular
11- Location of teaching the course: Faculty of Pharmacy-Sana’a University

III. Course description:

The aim of the course is to provide students the scientific interpretations of behavior, improvement communication
skills in work and life situations, self-control, self-adjustment skills and some applications of psychology in
pharmacy.

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

IV. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of the course:

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the conditions that affect memory and intelligence.
2. Determine the role of pharmacists in public health education.
3. Recognize the social and behavioral sciences related to pharmacy.
4. Recognize thinking and decision making skills.
5. Predict" How to improve your mood and money".
6. utilize knowledge and critical understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to
the subject area
7. Demonstrate the role of the pharmacist in public health education, regarding vaccination, drug abuse and
misuse.
8. Apply negotiation skills.
9. Adopt the principle of patient communication to gain trust from the patient.
10. Develop problem-solving skills.
11. Demonstrate self-protection skills.
12. Developing good selling, financial, stock management and negotiation skills

V. Course Content:
1 – Course Topics/Items:
a – Theoretical Aspect
Contact
Order Topic List / Units CILOs (symbols) Week Due
hours
Introduction and terminology 1 1
1 a1 , a2 , b1,d1-3
Psychology of learning
2 Memory and intelligence a1 , a2 , b1 2 1

3 Emotions in normal and pathological cases a1,d2,c1 3 1

4 Psychology of communication skills a3, c3 4 1

5 Psychological bases of crisis management a3 , b3 , d1 5 1

6 Psychology of personality a3 , b2 ,d2 6 1

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

7 Mid-term exam a1-3, b1-3, c1 7 1

8 Psycho-therapy a3 , c1,d1 ,d2 8 1

9 Interests, attitudes and values a1 , a3 , d2 9 1

10 Group dynamics a1 , a3 10 1

11 Thinking skills a1 , b3 11 1

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An introduction to pharmacological
a3,c1 12 1
psychology
13
Consciousness in normal and pathological
d1 , d2 13 1
cases
14
Psychological causes of drug abuse and
a3,b3,c1,d2 14 1
addiction
15 Psychology of negotiation skill a1 ,a3,c2, d3 15 1

16 Final-term exam a1-3, b1-3, c1 16 1

Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 16 16

II. a- Teaching strategies of the course:

Lecture method, Group Discussion, Problem solving sessions, tutorials and brainstorming.

b-Assessment Methods:
Oral Exam, Quizzes, Attendance, Participation, Short answers, reports, project, and Written exam

II. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:

Aligned Course
Proportion of
Week Learning
No. Assessment Method Mark Final
Due Outcomes (CILOs
Assessment
symbols)
Quizzes, Attendance, Participation, All
1 5 10% a1-3, b1-3, c1
weeks
Written Mid exam, Oral exam, a1-3, b1-3, c1
2 2-14 10 20%
reports, projects
3 Written Final exam 16th 35 70% a1-3, b1-3, c1

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

Total 100 100%

VI. Students' Support:

Office Hours/week Other Procedures (if any)

1 hours per week

VII. Learning Resource (MLA style or APA style)s:

5- Required Textbook(s) ( maximum two )
2. Irving B. Weiner, (2003), Handbook of psychology. Personality and social psychology,
volume 5, 1st edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Canada.
3. Susan Ayers, Andrew baum, (2007), Cambridge handbook of psychology, health and
medicine,2nd edition, Cambridge University press, Cambridge, UK.
4. Recommended Readings and Reference Materials
Notes in psychology approved by the department

5. Electronic Materials and Web Sites etc.

6. Other Learning Material:

III. Facilities Required:

- Well-equipped lecture halls with data show facilities, whiteboards,
1 - Accommodation: net connection, etc.
- Well-equipped laboratories with all required equipment and reagents.
3 - Computing resources: - Computer laboratory with internet facilities.

IV. Course Improvement Processes:

6- Strategies for obtaining student feedback on effectiveness of teaching

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

 Student-based assessment of the effectiveness of teaching using a questionnaire designed by the

Quality Assurance Unit at the end of the semester.
 Meeting with students and faculty (once per semester).
7- Other strategies for evaluation of teaching by the instructor or by the department.
 Assessment of the course syllabus and contents by the teachers using a questionnaire designed by the
Quality Assurance Unit of the university at the end of the semester.
 Regular meeting and discussion of the course content between the Head of Department and the
teaching staff of the course (for theory and practice).

8- Processes for improvement of teaching.

 Revision of the course specification and its teaching strategies every three academic years after
consideration of all issues raised by the teachers and/or students during regular meetings and
discussions.
 Exploring any possible defects in the course that might be encountered by the teaching staff and
their mitigation in subsequent improved versions of course specification.

9- Processes for verifying standards of students' achievement

 Checking of a sample of students' work by an independent faculty member.
 Periodic exchange and check marking of a sample of students' assignments with a faculty member
from another institution.
 Adoption of scoring rubrics to assess the students' achievement (both for ongoing or summative
assessments).
 Regular follow-up of laboratory logbooks to assess the practical achievement of students.
10- Procedures for periodically reviewing of course effectiveness and planning for improvement
 Student rating and feedback
 Peer rating and feedback
 Regular meeting of the Curriculum Committee of the faculty.
6- Course development plans
 Conducting regular workshops for the staff for improving their course specification skills.

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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Republic of Yemen
Minster of Higher Education ‫الجوهىريت اليونيت‬
and Scientific Research ‫وزارة التعلين العالي والبحث العلوي‬
Sana’a University ‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جاهعت‬
Faculty of Pharmacy ‫كليت الصيدلت‬
Quality Assurance Unit ‫وحدة ضواى الجىدة‬

 Regular revision of course specification and syllabus items.

IX. Course Policies: (including plagiarism, academic honesty, attendance etc)

The University Regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced. Please refer to -----------
1 Class Attendance:
 Attendance of all lectures and practical sessions is required. Unexcused absence exceeding 25% of the
lectures or practical sessions will disqualify the student from entering the final exam.
2 Tardy:
- Roll will be called in the very beginning of each lecture and practical class. Retardation for more than three
weeks without a reasonable excursion, the student involved shall not be allowed to attend the class any longer and
consequently shall be considered to be absent.

3 Exam Attendance/Punctuality:
 Exam attendance is obligatory unless being excused by the department and faculty.
 Absence from assignments or exams will be dealt with according to the general policy of the university.

4 Assignments & Projects:

 Assignments: Written and oral; Laboratory logbook signed by the responsible demonstrator.
 Projects: Not applicable.

5 Cheating:
 Punishment of cheating will be according to the general policy of the university in this respect.

6 Plagiarism:
 Plagiarism in written essays, reports, etc. is not accepted, and students who plagiarize the works of others
will be punished according to the general policy of the university.

7 Other policies:
 General policies of the Students' Affairs of the University and the Quality Assurance Unit.

‫رئيص الجاهعت‬ ‫عويدة هركس التطىير وضواى الجىدة‬ ‫عويد الكليت‬ ‫رئيص القطن‬ ‫نائب العويد لشؤوى الجىدة‬ ‫الوىصف‬
‫ القاضن دمحم عباش‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هدي العواد‬.‫د‬.‫م‬.‫ا‬ ‫احود ضباتي‬.‫د‬.‫احود ضباتي ا‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬ ‫ هحوىد البريهي‬.‫د‬.‫ا‬

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