Module Name Pharmacogenomic and Gene Therapy
Module level, if applicable 2nd year
Code, if applicable SFA-980
Semester (s) in which the module is taught 5th semester
Person responsible for the module apt. Rochmy Istikharah, M.Sc.
Lecturer(s) apt. Rochmy Istikharah, M.Sc.

apt. Dr. Vitarani Dwi Ananda Ningrum, M.Si.

apt. Sista Werdyani, M.Biotech.
Language Bilingual
Relation to curriculum Elective course
Types of teaching and learning Class size Attendance time (hours per week per semester) Forms of active participation Workload
Lecture  50 1.5 Discussion Lectures: 2 x14 meeting 28
Preparation and follow up: 4 (hour) x 14 (self-learning) 56
Group projects 50 1.5 Report writting Preparation and follow up: 4(hour) x8 (self-preparation) 32
Practical: 2 (hour)x 2 (meeting) 4
Total workload 120 hours
ECTS 3.29 ECTS
Credit points 3 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75%. Final score is evaluated based on assignment and quiz (55%), mid semester exam (20%), and end semester exam (25%).   
Recommended prerequisites Molecular Biology and Genetic
Related course –
Module objectives/intended learning Students are able to: 

  1. Explain the concepts of genetics, pharmacogenetics and gene therapy
  2. Apply the concepts of pharmacogenetics and personalized medicine in certain clinical conditions
  3. Explain genetic disorders and their therapeutic strategies (mechanism of action of drugs with DNA and RNA as therapeutic targets)
  4. Apply Islamic, ethical, legal and social concepts related to the application of pharmacogenomics and gene therapy in pharmaceutical services
  5. Design genetic research as a solution to health problems
Content This course aims to introduce students to the main themes of the application of biomedical science in the pharmaceutical sciences and to understanding of the basic theoretical approaches and concepts of of genetic disorder, pharmacogenetics, personalized medicine in certain clinical conditions, and genetic research.
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. Feng X and Xie H.G. (Editors), 2016, Applying Pharmacogenomics in Therapeutics, CRC Press
  2. Bertino J. S., Kashuba A. D. M., Ma J. D., Fuhr U., DeVane C. L., 2013, Pharmacogenomics: An Introduction and Clinical Perspective, McGraw Hill, New York