Module Details

Module Code: CHEM C1101
Module Title: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Title: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Una NiGhogain
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to impart knowledge of fundamental chemistry and to provide practical training in this subject area with due regard to best practice and safety.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret the basic concepts of atomic and molecular structures and bonding of simple chemicals and use the periodic table.
LO2 Interpret the basic principles of solution chemistry.
LO3 Understand the concepts of acidity and basicity and pH as they apply to biological systems.
LO4 Perform the calculations involved in solution preparation.
LO5 Perform designated practical exercises in the area of solution preparation with due regard to accuracy and precision, practical dexterity and good laboratory practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory 1
Atoms, atomic structure, elements, compounds and mixtures. The periodic table of the elements, molecules and bonding. The Mole, molar mass and molar volume. Concentration, molarity, normality and standard solutions. Polarity of compounds and solvents. Solutions and solubility. Concentrated, dilute, saturated and supersaturated solutions. Precipitates, suspensions and colloids. Acids, bases, buffers, the pH scale and indicators. Introduction to organic chemistry, homologous series. Structures of common pharmaceuticals, and the relationship between structure and solubility
Practicals
The scheduled practicals will develop the following skills: Accuracy and precision in liquid measurement, standard solution preparation, titration, measurement of pH, effect of buffers, and analyses of common pharmaceutical products
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
two 1 hour CA Tests during the semester
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical lab book
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 hour exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 1 hr lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact 2 hr practical 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.53 83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Whitten KW, Davis RE, Peck ML and Stanley. (2013), General Chemistry, 10th. Thomson Brooks/Cole.
  • Stoogenke, Marvin M. (2002), The Pharmacy Technician, 3rd. Prentice-Hall.
  • Ed. Aulton, ME. (2013), Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design, 4th. Churchill Livingstone.
  • Ansel LV, Allen HL,Jr.. (2014), Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, 9th. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Gennaro AR. (2012), Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 22nd. Williams & Wilkins.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • The Stationery Office. (2016), British Pharmacopoeia.
  • Susan Budavarl (Editor). (2013), The Merck Index: An Encyclopaedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 15th.
  • Sean Sweetman (Editor). (2014), Martindale: the Complete Drug Reference, 38th.
  • Hardman JG, Limbird L. (2011), Goodman & Gilmans the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12th. McGraw-Hill International Editions.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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