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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 2 (Cont.)

BSPT2101 Pharmaceutics 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with theory and practice in how to formulate drugs into appropriate

dosage forms in order to achieve the best therapeutic effect, and in different types of
dosage forms and their corresponding manufacturing technologies. Contents:
Formulation and manufacturing processes of different dosage forms, including solution,
emulsion, suspension, powder, granule, capsule, tablet, controlled-release preparation,
cream, ointment, suppository, inhalation, nasal preparation, nano-pharmaceuticals;
packaging; quality control, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

BSPY2101 Pharmacology I 6 90 hrs ---
To equip students with the pharmacological knowledge of biological effects, mechanism
of actions, clinical applications, adverse reactions and contraindications in various classes
of drugs. Contents: Drug principles related to pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics of drugs acting on various bodily systems; Absorption, distribution,
metabolism and excretion; Drug potency, adverse reactions and therapeutic index; Drug
classifications; Drugs acting on neurotransmission; Drugs acting on cholinergic system;
Drugs acting on adrenergic system; Drugs used in general and local anaesthesia;
Anxiolytics and hypnotics; Anti-epileptics drugs; Anti-parkinson drugs; Anti-Alzheimer
drugs; Psychotropics and Opiates.
BSPY2102 Pharmacology II 6 90 hrs ---
To equip students with the pharmacological knowledge of biological effects, mechanism
of actions, clinical applications, adverse reactions and contraindications in various classes
of drugs. Contents: Cardiovascular drugs; Drugs acting on endocrine systems; Drugs
acting on hematological, respiratory, and digestive systems; Chemotherapeutics;
Antibiotics; Immunosuppressants and immunomodulatory agents, and etc.

CHIN2121 College Chinese I 2 30 hrs ---
This course is intended to train students in Chinese reading comprehension and literary
appreciation, and acquaint them with basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese
practical writing. Through the development of techniques of reading, analyzing and
appreciating Chinese works, students are expected to cultivate aesthetic taste, cultural
awareness and humanistic values, as well as the ability to collect material, shape ideas,
and think logically in the process of reading and writing.
CHIN2122 College Chinese II 2 30 hrs ---
This course is a continuation of "College Chinese I" with emphasis on enhancing

students’ knowledge and techniques of practical writing in Chinese, as well as their
writing ability in general.
ENGL2101 English III 3 45 hrs ---
To increase students’ exposure to different contexts of using English for authentic

communicative purposes both in daily lives and at work. The four macro-skills are
covered and writing skills are to be emphasized. Oral presentations are required for
assessment. Contents: Continuation of English I and II which include expression of likes
and dislikes; Agreements and disagreements; Talking about social problems and offer
solutions; Discussing about historic and future events; Describing major life events and
regrets about the past, etc.

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