Module Name Fundamentals of  Pharmacokinetics
Module level, if applicable 3rd year
Code, if applicable SFA-434
Semester (s) in which the module is taught 5th semester
Person responsible for the module Dr. Farida Hayati, MSi, Apt
Lecturer(s) Dr. Farida Hayati, MSi, Apt
Language English-Indonesia
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course
Types of teaching and learning Class size Attendance time (hours per week per semester) Forms of active participation Workload Hours
Lecture  50 2.5 Discussion Lectures: 2(hour)x14 meeting 28
Preparation and follow up : 3.5(hours) x 14(self-learning) 42
Preparation and follow up: 3.5(hours) x14(group-learning) 42
Total workload 126
ECTS 4.5 ECTS
Credit points 3 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75% (according to UII regulation). Final score is evaluated based on assignment and quiz (55%), mid semester exam (20%), and end semester exam (25%).
Recommended prerequisites Pharmacology
Related course –
Module objectives/intended learning After completing the course students are able to: 

  1. Explain the basic concepts of linear and non-linear pharmacokinetics
  2. Explain the basic concept of pharmacokinetic preliminary research
  3. Calculate pharmacokinetic parameters based on compartment and non-compartment models
  4. Understand and distinguish the pharmacokinetics of intravascular and extravascular administration
  5. Explain the concept of pharmacokinetic modelling
  6. Apply the principle of honesty and discipline in the process of Basic Pharmacokinetics KBM
Content Basic Pharmacokinetics courses in the 2017 Pharmacy Study Program Curriculum are given to 5th semester students weighing 3 credits. This course is a compulsory course that is pursued with prerequisites pharmacology courses. This course aims to support graduate learning achievements in the form of the ability to be professional and ethical as well as knowledge about the basic science of pharmaceuticals.

The main objective of this course is that students are able to understand the basic concepts of pharmacokinetics, understand the fate of drugs in the body quantitatively, be able to calculate and understand the clinical meaning of pharmacokinetic parameters.
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination Mid-term, final term, assignment, quiz
Media employed Text books, slides (power points), video
Reading lists
  1. Hakim L, 2017, Pharmacokinetics, Bursa Ilmu
  2. Hedaya, M.E, 2007, Basic Pharmacokinetics, first CRC Press
  3. Shargel, L and Yu, ABC, 2005, Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, 5th Appleton & Lane, Connecticut