Veterinary Pharmacology 1

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Course
ANPH 504
Semester
Spring
Year
2022
Catalog
School of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty and Staff Information

Course Director and lecturer:

Dr. Kamashi Kumar, BVSc & AH, MVSc, PhD Associate Professor
E mail ID.: kakumar@sgu.edu Tel. No. 1 473 444 4175 Ext. 3448
Office location: Veterinary Office building
Office hours: confirmed by appointments for in-person/virtual platform students

Staff:

Mrs. Cherry-Ann Lumpriss Executive Secretary,
Email ID.: clumpriss@sgu.edu

Course Location

 

David Brown Hall.

The lectures were delivered in a format wherein both in-person students and online students via zoom could attend the lecture at the same scheduled time.

SAKAI site tools such as resources, lessons, Panopto, Zoom and forum would be used for course work.

Required Resources

Lecture materials will be posted under Weekly Lessons of SAKAI site under each week module. Further related research articles and reference scientific information will be added for certain lecture topics. All recorded lectures will be available via Panopto link in the weekly modules of SAKAI.

For online students, laptop with funtional microphone and camera are required.

Recommended Resources
  1. Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (10th Edition, 2017), by Jim E. Riviere and Mark G. Papich (Editor), Publisher: Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa. ISBN: 0- 8138-2061-8.
  2. Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology, (8th edition. 2016), by H. P. Rang, M. M. Dale, J. M. Ritter, R. J. Flower, G. Henderson (Editor), Publisher: Elsevier, Churchill Livingstone. The eBook could be accessed using the following links:
    https://auth.elsevier.com/ShibAuth/institutionLogin?entityID=http://stsr4l.who.int/ adfs/services/trust&appReturnURL=https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780702 028588/small-animal-clinical-pharmacology
    (for off campus access, login using- Username: GRA002 Password: 77083)
    https://tinyurl.com/46bv3xy7
  3. Lumb & Jones Veterinary Anesthesia, (5th Edition, 2015) by William J. Tranquilli, John C. Thurman & G. Kurt A. Grimm (Editors), Wiley, ISBN: 0-7817-54712.
  4. Small Animal Clinical Pharmacology, (2nd edition, 2008), by Jill E. Maddison, Stephen Page & David Church (Editors), Saunders Ltd., ISBN: 978-0-7020-2858-8
  5. Handbook of Veterinary Pharmacology, 2008, by Walter Hsu (Editor), Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-0-8138-2837-4.
Accommodation
  1. Students who need accommodations should contact Student Accessibility and Accommodations Services (SAAS), located in the Welcome Center, inside the International Students Office.
  2. Information can be found at mycampus.sgu.edu/group/saas
Other Requirements

Computer system with internet facility is required for online course work.

Course Rationale

Pharmacology is a science of study of drugs in biological system. This course describes the basic principles of pharmacology and the importance of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features of drugs and lays the foundation for the clinical application of veterinary medicinal products. The significance of correlating pharmacology with physiology provides a firm understanding of the subject concepts. This course aims to develop student’s knowledge about the rational use of therapeutic drugs considering species variations and the drug’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features. Special emphasis will be given to the clinical use of drugs in various species of animals, analyzing species specific sensitivities and adverse/side-effects. This course will be a foundation for further application into anaesthesiology, clinical medicine and surgical medicine of large and small animals.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…

  1. Analyze and explain in a general sense how and where drugs work (pharmacodynamics).
  2. Articulate and apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics and judge how altered physiologic and pathologic state affects drug concentrations within the body.
  3. Design the most appropriate pharmacological protocol (therapies) for common and important diseases, including preventative measures and anesthesia.
  4. Outline the desired response to pharmacological therapies and reflect on methods to monitor for undesired pharmacological responses (including lack of efficacy).
  5. Predict and recognize major drug-drug interactions and compare common/predictable or catastrophic species-specific adverse drug reactions.
  6. Obtain, maintain inventory, prescribe, administer, and dispose veterinary medicinal products based on sound regulatory and ethical guidelines.
  7. Integrate all principles of evidence-based medicine to informed decision making and self-improvement in all aspects of veterinary pharmacology (principles of Good Veterinary Practice).
Lesson Learning Outcomes

 

Lecture topic

 

Lecture Level Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes)

Introduction to Pharmacology
  1. Define Pharmacology and its associated disciplines
  2. Correlate the significance of pharmacology to the Veterinary medicine
  3. Compare and contrast pharmacology and toxicology
  4. Explain the main goals of pharmacotherapy
  5. Compare and contrast the different therapy forms

Pharmacokinetics - Routes of administration
  1. Compare and contrast the pros and cons of different routes of administration
  2. Compare and contrast local and systemic routes of administration
  3. Compare the different routes of drug administration to the clinical significance.
  4. Associate the patient and drug factors to the bioavailability of drugs.
  5. Design dosing regimens and clarify the relevance of allometric scaling

 

Pharmacokinetics - Absorption

 

  1. Explain active and passive transport processes across membranes
  2. Integrate the pathophysiological factor’s role in modulating drug absorption
  3. Compare and contrast absolute and relative bioavailability
  4. Determine the clinical relevance of absorption

Pharmacokinetics - Distribution
  1. Explain the importance of plasma protein binding for the distribution of drugs
  2. Describe distribution and re-distribution of drugs
  3. Integrate the role of pathophysiological changes over the distribution of drugs

 

Pharmacokinetics - Metabolism
  1. Explain the various processes of drug biotransformation
  2. Compare and contrast the first-pass effect and enterohepatic circulation and reflect on their clinical relevance
  3. Compute the effects of disease on the metabolism of drugs
  4. Associate the clinical significance of metabolism including the effects of genetic polymorphisms

 

Pharmacokinetics - Excretion

 

  1. Classify the different routes of elimination of drugs
  2. Integrate the role of transporters on the elimination of drugs
  3. Determine the clinical relevance of elimination (species differences and genetic polymorphisms)
  4. Correlate the pathophysiological factors and disease condition to the elimination of drugs.

 

Quantitative pharmacokinetics

 

  1. Explain the different components of the plasma- concentration- time curve
  2. Compare and contrast the different pharmacokinetic models and their clinical relevance
  3. Interpret the significance of the different pharmacokinetic models.
  4. Analyze the importance of therapeutic index of drug

 

 

Pharmacodynamics

 

  1. Explain the concepts of pharmacodynamics associated with various drugs.
  2. Compare and contrast different types of drug receptors to their significance.
  3. Associate the role of secondary messengers to the cellular effect.
  4. Determine the efficacy and potency of drugs in relation to therapeutic index of drugs.
  5. Differentiate the concepts of selectivity and specificity
  6. Integrate drug-target interactions and their clinical significance (agonist, competitive and non-competitive antagonist, inverse agonist)
  7. Interpret changes in receptor populations (receptor down- regulation)

 

Introduction to Autonomic nervous system

 

  1. Explain the physiological roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
  2. Correlate the physiology of ANS to the pharmacological intervention.

 

Adrenergic drugs

 

  1. Differentiate and explain the pharmacological features of adrenergic drugs.
  2. Associate the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features

of adrenergic drugs to the appropriate selection of drugs for therapeutic concern.

 
  1. Explain the side-effects and contraindications of the adrenergic drugs.
  2. Compute the adrenergic drug interactions applicable for a clinical condition.
  3. Determine the suitable drug for treating a clinical disease in various species.

 

Cholinergic drugs

 

  1. Differentiate and explain the pharmacological features of cholinergic drugs.
  2. Associate the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic features of cholinergic drugs to the appropriate selection of drugs for therapeutic concern.
  3. Explain the side-effects and contraindications of the cholinergic drugs.
  4. Compute the cholinergic drug interactions applicable for a clinical condition.
  5. Determine the suitable drug for treating a clinical disease in different species.

 

Pharmacophysiology of CNS

 

  1. Explain the physiological role of the central nervous system and correlate to the pharmacological intervention.
  2. Illustrate the importance of CNS neurotransmitters to regulate the bodily function
  3. Define the therapeutic goals for anaesthesia and analgesia
  4. Categorize the different targets for anaesthetic drugs
  5. Design appropriate treatment protocols for anaesthesia

 

Sedatives and tranquilizers

 

  1. Compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various sedatives and tranquilizer drugs
  2. Determine the appropriate sedative/tranquiller drug for treating the clinical condition in various species.
  3. Explain the side-effects and contraindications of sedatives and tranquilizers.
  4. Design protocols for the sedation of animals taking drug-drug interactions and adverse effects into account
  5. Calculate protocol modification based on drug characteristics and the patient’s pathophysiology

 

Muscle Relaxants

 

  1. Explain the importance of muscle relaxants use in Veterinary medicine.

 
  1. Compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various muscle relaxants (centrally acting, depolarizing and non- depolarizing muscle relaxants)
  2. Determine the appropriate muscle relaxant drug suitable for the various species.
  3. Explain the side-effects and contraindications of muscle relaxant drugs.
  4. Discuss the drug-drug interactions with muscle relaxants

Control of pain
  1. Discuss about the physiology of pain induction
  2. Explain the significance of analgesic drugs in Veterinary medicine.
  3. Compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various analgesic drugs.
  4. Determine the analgesic drug in relation to species and the respective clinical condition.
  5. Explain the side-effects and contraindications of various analgesic drugs
  6. Design pain medication protocol

Injectable anaesthetics
  1. Discuss the basic principles of general anaesthesia
  2. Integrate the pharmacokinetic prerequisites for induction of general anaesthesia
  3. Explain the significance of various classes of injectable anaesthetics.
  4. Compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of various injectable anaesthetic drugs.
  5. Explain the side-effects and species differences of various injectable anaesthetic drugs
  6. Design anaesthetic protocols considering drug interactions and species sensitivity

Inhalant anaesthetics
  1. Discuss the basic principles of general anaesthesia
  2. Integrate the pharmacokinetic features of inhalation anaesthetic drugs for induction of general anaesthesia
  3. Tabulate the effects of inhalation anaesthetic drugs on CNS and various visceral organs.
  4. Categorize various drugs of inhalant anaesthetics and associate their pharmacological features to clinical significance.
  5. Explain the side-effects associated with various inhalant anaesthetic drugs.
  6. Design anaesthetic protocol considering drug interactions and species sensitivity.

 

Local anaesthetics

 

  1. Explain the basic principles and importance of local anaesthesia
  2. Categorize various drugs of local anaesthetics used in veterinary animals.
  3. Integrate the pharmacological features of local anaesthetic drugs to the clinical significance.
  4. Explain the side-effects associated with various local anaesthetic drugs.
  5. Design anaesthetic protocols considering species sensitivity and clinical condition.

 

Anticonvulsants
  1. Explain the pathophysiology of seizures and apply this knowledge to determine therapeutic targets
  2. Identify compounds that can be used to treat seizures and/or epilepsy
  3. Integrate pharmacokinetic characteristics of drug categories and individual drugs to the efficacy of treatment
  4. Create treatment plans for animals with seizures or epilepsy
  5. Identify the most common adverse effects associated with the use of anti-seizure drugs

Histamine, serotonin and their antagonists
  1. Discuss the significance of autacoids in physiology
  2. Compare the pharmacological features of first and second generation antihistaminergic drugs
  3. Tabulate the clinical indications of antihistaminergic drugs.
  4. Integrate the significance of serotonergic agonist and antagonistic drugs in specific clinical indications.
  5. Explain the side-effects and contraindications of antihistaminergic drugs and serotonergic drugs in various species

 

Hemostatic agents and anticoagulants

 

  1. Explain the physiology of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis
  2. Compare and contrast the pharmacological features and clinical use of hemostatic drugs, anticoagulants, fibrinolytic and antiplatelet drugs in various animals

 

Anabolic steroids

 

  1. Discuss the role of anabolic steroids in animal’s physiology
  2. Explain various anabolic steroids for veterinary animal clinical use and their significance.

 

NSAIDs &

Corticosteroids

 

  1. Integrate the physiology of prostaglandins and corticosteroids to explain the significance of NSAIDs and corticosteroids in animal species.
  2. Compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different categories of NSAIDs and corticosteroids.
  3. Determine the clinical indications of NSAIDs and corticosteroids.
  4. Assess the importance of the side-effects and contraindications of NSAIDs and corticosteroids.

 

Drugs modifying animal behaviour

 

  1. Understand the mechanism of action of drugs used to modify animal behavior.
  2. Define the adverse effects and drug-drug interactions that occur in the treatment of behavioural problems.
  3. Design treatment protocols for animals with different behavioural problems.

 

Prescription writing

 

  1. Distinguish the different components of a prescription.
  2. Create a prescription based on the details provided.
Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcome

SGUSVM Program Learning Outcome

CLO1 Analyze and explain in a general sense how and where drugs work (pharmacodynamics).

A1, A5, C2, C9

CLO2 Articulate and apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics

and judge how altered physiologic and pathologic state affects drug concentrations within the body.

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, C2, C5, C9

CLO3 Design the most appropriate pharmacological protocol (therapies) for common and important diseases, including preventative measures and anesthesia.

A5, A6, A11, C2, C3, C4, C6

CLO4 Outline the desired response to pharmacological therapies and reflect on methods to monitor for undesired pharmacological responses (including lack of efficacy).

A5, A6, A7, C2, C7

CLO5 Predict and recognize major drug-drug interactions and compare common/predictable or catastrophic species- specific adverse drug reactions.

A1, A5, A6, C1, C2, C7

CLO6 Obtain, maintain inventory, prescribe, administer, and dispose veterinary medicinal products based on sound regulatory and ethical guidelines.

A5, B7

CLO7 Integrate all principles of evidence-based medicine to informed decision making and self-improvement in all aspects of veterinary pharmacology (principles of Good Veterinary Practice).

A5, A11, B7, C7, C9
  1. Core Medical Knowledge

A1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.

A2 Analyze homeostasis and disturbances of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.

A3 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non-infectious, and zoonotic diseases, including biosafety and biosecurity considerations.

A4 Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs.

A5 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines.

A6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine.

A7 Evaluate and analyze normal versus abnormal animal behavior.

A11 Understand and apply basic principles of research and recognize the contribution of research to all aspects of veterinary medicine.

  1. Core Professional Attributes

B7 Understand and evaluate the organization, management and legislation related to veterinary practice, including biosafety and biosecurity.

  1. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills)

C1 Execute a comprehensive patient diagnostic plan (differential diagnosis list) and demonstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis.

C2 Create comprehensive treatment plans including prognosis.

C3 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare. C4 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for basic surgery and surgical case management.

C5 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for medical case management.

C6 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for emergency and critical care case management.

C7 Design and execute plans for health promotion, disease prevention, food safety, biosafety and biosecurity. C9 Recognize and model an appreciation of the role of research in furthering the practice of veterinary medicine.

Course Schedule

Week

Lecture

Time

Day

Date

Topic

1

1

11.30 a.m.

Thursday

20-Jan

Introduction to Pharmacology

 

2

9.30 a.m.

Friday

21-Jan

Pharmacokinetics - Routes of administration

2

3

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

26-Jan

PK - Absorption

 

4

11.30 a.m.

Thursday

27-Jan

PK - Distribution

3

5

10.30 a.m.

Monday

31-Jan

PK - Metabolism

 

6

10.30 a.m.

Tuesday

1-Feb

PK - Excretion/Elimination

 

7

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

2-Feb

Quantitative kinetics

 

8

9.30 a.m.

Thursday

3-Feb

Pharmacodynamics

 

9

9.30 a.m.

Friday

4-Feb

Pharmacodynamics

4

10

8.30 a.m.

Thursday

10-Feb

Pharmacodynamics

 

11

9.30 a.m.

Friday

11-Feb

Autonomic nervous system

5

12

11.30 a.m.

Monday

14-Feb

Quiz I

 

13

11.30 a.m.

Tuesday

15-Feb

Adrenergic nervous system

 

14

9.30 a.m.

Wednesday

16-Feb

Adrenergic nervous system

 

15

9.30 a.m.

Thursday

17-Feb

Adrenergic nervous system

 

16

10.30 a.m.

Friday

18-Feb

Adrenergic nervous system

6

17

11.30 a.m.

Tuesday

22-Feb

Cholinergic nervous system

 

18

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

23-Feb

Cholinergic nervous system

 

19

9.30 a.m.

Wednesday

23-Feb

Cholinergic nervous system

 

 

20

 

10.30 a.m.

 

Thursday

 

24-Feb

Pharmacophysiology of CNS: intro anaesthesia and analgesia

 

21

11.30 a.m.

Thursday

24-Feb

Muscle Relaxants

7

22

8.30 a.m.

Monday

28-Feb

Sedatives and Tranquilizers

 

23

11.30 a.m.

Tuesday

1-Mar

Sedatives and Tranquilizers

 

24

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

2-Mar

Review

8

 

12.00 p.m.

Friday

11-Mar

Mid-Term Exam

9

25

9.30 a.m.

Thursday

17-Mar

Control of pain

 

26

10.30 a.m.

Thursday

17-Mar

Control of pain

 

27

9.30 a.m.

Friday

18-Mar

Injectable anaesthetics

10

28

10.30 a.m.

Monday

21-Mar

Injectable anaesthetics

 

29

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

23-Mar

Inhalant anaesthetics

 

30

8.30 a.m.

Thursday

24-Mar

Local anaesthetics

 

31

9.30 a.m.

Friday

25-Mar

Local anaesthetics

11

32

10.30 a.m.

Tuesday

29-Mar

Anticonvulsants

 

33

9.30 a.m.

Thursday

31-Mar

Anticonvulsants

12

34

8.30 a.m.

Monday

4-Apr

Histamine, serotonin & their antagonists

 

35

11.30 a.m.

Tuesday

5-Apr

Histamine, serotonin & their antagonists

 

36

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

6-Apr

Hemostatics/anticoagulants

 

37

8.30 a.m.

Friday

8-Apr

Hemostatics/anticoagulants

 

 

 

Exam soft assessment

 

4th – 6th Apr.

 

13

38

8.30 a.m.

Monday

11-Apr

Anabolic steroids

 

39

11.30 a.m.

Tuesday

12-Apr

NSAIDs

14

40

11.30 a.m.

Tuesday

19-Apr

NSAIDs

 

41

11.30 a.m.

Thursday

21-Apr

Corticosteroids

 

42

8.30 a.m.

Friday

22-Apr

Corticosteroids

 

43

9.30 a.m.

Friday

22-Apr

Drugs modifying animal behaviour

15

44

9.30 a.m.

Monday

25-Apr

Prescription writing

 

45

8.30 a.m.

Wednesday

27-Apr

REVIEW

16

 

12.00 p.m.

Tuesday

3-May

Final Exam
Grading and Assessment Policy

Assessment method:

Assessment of the course will be based on computer-based examinations (ExamSoft). The examination dates and time are listed on the lecture schedule (remain same for in-person and online students).

Assessments

Scheduled date &

time (AST)

Lecture topics

Weightage

(%)

Quiz 1

14th Feb., 11.30 a.m.

Basic Pharmacology lectures (1-10)

12

Midterm Exam

11th Mar., 12.00 p.m.

Midterm exam (1-24 lectures)

33

Examsoft assessment

4th Apr- 6th Apr.

Lectures (25-33)

8

FINAL

3rd May, 12.00 p.m.

Cumulative exam

42

Forum participation

 

 

5

 

 

Total

100%

Forum participation – 5% of grade (students were graded based on their participation in answering the forum questions).

The exam material will cover the information from lectures and class discussions. The total points scored will be cumulative and a single letter grade will be awarded for the course. If any discussion/ clarification is required for the completed assessment, it should be done within the first seven (7) days after completion of the examination. Comments and challenges should be communicated through the designated SGA student representative within 24 hrs. of completion of quiz/exam.

All the ExamSoft exams were monitored by online proctoring.

A grade reduction of 5% will be applied to that exam if students do not observe the parameters listed in the Assessment Policy for Students.

 

Grading scale

Grades

Scores

A

> 89.5

B+

84.5 - 89.49

B

79.5 - 84.49

C+

74.5 – 79.49

C

69.5 – 74.49

D+

64.5 – 69.49

D

59.5 – 64.49

F

Below 59.49%
Recommended Study Strategies
  • It is highly recommended to study the lecture material on daily basis and clearly understand the concepts of subject.
  • Weekly revision of the subject is mandated for a good academic performance in the comprehensive final exam.
  • Recommended to maintain a drug list for each drug categories.
  • If you need any academic assistance, feel free to contact the Course Director. Office hours can be fixed by appointment through email.
Instructor's Expectations of the Student

Students are expected to read through the lecture topics regularly and required to actively participate in SAKAI forum discussions.

For students on online platform, zoom office hours could be provided for clarification of subject queries.

It is highly important to maintain the course performance from the beginning of the term.

Professionalism Statement

Students at St. George’s University are expected to maintain the University Code of Conduct.

  • Students are expected to exhibit professional behavior in class.
  • It is mandated that all students abide by the terms of the University Code of Conduct.
Attendance/Participation Policy

Students are expected to be available during the standard 8.30 a.m. -5.20 p.m. AST school day, to attend, engage with in-person/online content, and participate in all classes and clinical rotations for which they have registered. Employment is not an excusable absence. Although attendance, engagement, and participation may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance, engagement, and participation is graded for mandatory sessions. Students’ lack of attendance, engagement, and participation may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy.

If failure to attend, engage, or participate in individual classes, examinations, and online activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed.

Forum participation is accounted for 5% of the course grade.

Policy Regarding Missing Examinations and/or Failure of Submission of Assignments

Students who fail to attend an examination (quiz/exams on ExamSoft) or submit an assignment by the deadline without a valid reason (see student manual: SGUSVM POLICY ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE (EA) FOR STUDENTS) will receive a score of “0” points for the examination.

Students who have technical issues during the examination MUST inform the Course Director, Dr. Kamashi Kumar, (kakumar@sgu.edu) and IT (tellexaminationservices@sgu.edu OR support@sgu.edu OR call 1-631-665-8500 ext. 4444 (US, NU, International) OR 1-473- 439-2000 ext. 4444 (Grenada), AND Dean of Students (DOS@sgu.edu) during the open period for the examination. Failure to do so immediately will result in the student receiving the highest score recorded at the time, but NOT being eligible to take a completion examination.

Scheduling of examinations (regular, re-sit, completion, comprehensive, or exemption) is at the discretion of the University. Completion exams will be scheduled within 7 days of the original exam date. Re-sit examination will be scheduled in the first week of the following term.

ExamSoft Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct.

 

Prior to Exam Day

  1. Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer-based examinations (e-Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
  2. Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by ExamSoft for the University.
  3. Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
  4. Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
  5. Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exams related information. Email notifications will also be sent from ExamSoft Support to examinees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
  6. Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
  7. Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
    1. A Examsoft/ExamID quick guide for students (Please note that the current Examplify version is 2.3.8)
    2. The Examsoft student perspective video 30mins
    3. The Examsoft/ExamID FAQ
    4. Examsoft information page
    5. The general Reminders/Guidelines
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