AFRICAN STUDIES

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth socio-economic and political understanding of the African continent. This course helps students to understand the issues and dynamics shaping politics in Africa from a regional point of view and to explore the diversity of historical experiences, political systems, economic as well as socio-cultural structures of the region. The effect of the colonial period upon socio-cultural development is examined through a variety of literature and field notes. Central themes to be addressed are: the emergence of colonialism in Africa, the process of state formation, multi-party system, elections, and political parties as well as governance.

AFRICAN STUDIES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Review the socio-economic and political understanding of the African continent
2. 02 Examine the working relations of states in Africa
3. 03 Identify and explain dynamics shaping politics in Africa
4. 04 Discuss historical and political experiences of the region

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Taylor, I., (2018). African Politics: A Very Short Introduction
2. 02 2. Diop, C. A., & Salemson, H. (2012). Precolonial Black Africa. Chicago Review Press.
3. 03 3. Tordoff, W. (2002). Government and politics in Africa. Indiana University Press.
4. 04 4. Ikhane, P. A. (2021). The Origins of Ethnic Conflicts in Africa: Politics and Violence in Darfur, Oromia, and the Tana Delta: written by Tsega Etefa, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Review the socio-economic and political understanding of the African continent
2. L02 Examine the working relations of states in Africa
3. L03 Identify and explain dynamics shaping politics in Africa
4. L04 Discuss historical and political experiences of the region

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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