What is the focus of the first-year pharmacy curriculum in Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Pharmacy and Research (SPR)?

<p>Hi.</p><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIAhAA" data-processed="true" data-complete="true">This initial year is designed to build a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts necessary for advanced studies in pharmacy.<span data-wiz-uids="Bl3xHd_f,Bl3xHd_g,Bl3xHd_h" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span data-animation-atomic="" data-sae="">&nbsp;</span></span></div><div data-sfc-cp="" data-hveid="CAEIAxAA" data-processed="true" data-complete="true">Key areas of focus include:</div><ul data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAA" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Human Biology and Health: Students gain an understanding of the structure and function of the human body, including cellular organization, tissues, organ systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous), and the basic mechanisms of diseases (pathophysiology).</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Chemistry Fundamentals: The curriculum covers essential chemical principles, including pharmaceutical inorganic and organic chemistry. This involves studying the chemical properties of medicinal compounds, their uses, stability, and analysis techniques like limit tests and titrations.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Basic Pharmaceutics: Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of drug formulation and dosage forms (e.g., powders, solutions, suspensions, tablets, capsules). This includes learning about pharmaceutical calculations, packaging, labeling, and basic quality control tests.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAD" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Biochemistry: The course explores essential biochemical processes in living organisms, covering the chemistry and role of biomolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, as well as enzymes and metabolism.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAE" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Practical Skills and Communication: A significant emphasis is placed on hands-on laboratory work to develop practical skills in drug analysis, formulation, and general laboratory techniques. Communication skills are also a core component to prepare students for professional interactions in healthcare settings.</span></li><li data-hveid="CAEIBBAF" data-complete="true" data-sae=""><span data-sfc-cp="" data-complete="true">Introductory/Remedial Subjects: Depending on the student's background (e.g., if they did not have biology or mathematics in their Class 12), remedial courses in biology or mathematics are offered to ensure all students have the necessary foundational knowledge.</span></li></ul>

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