Module Details

Module Code: SCIE C1101
Module Title: Pharmaceutical Calculations and Computing
Title: Pharmaceutical Calculations and Computing
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Martina O'Gorman
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to give students a thorough grounding in the mathematics required for the successful understanding and solution of pharmaceutical calculation problems and to provide them with the information communications technology skills required for the college and pharmacy environments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Solve numerical problems related to science, health and pharmacy business operations.
LO2 Solve a range of pharmaceutical calculation problems.
LO3 Use information communications technologies.
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
Numeracy for Healthcare and Pharmacy Operation.
Number systems. Quantity calculations in pharmacy. Data, vaccine management and business calculations.
Scientific Calculations
Exponents, logarithms and pH calculations. Scientific notation and significant figures. Accuracy and Error.
Measurement in pharmacy
Metric, imperial and household measurement systems. Conversions – intersystem, intrasystem and temperature. Ratio and proportion.
Percent Strength Calculations
Ratio and Percent Strength, Dilutions and Alligations.
Dosage Calculations
Oral, Parenteral, Paediatric and BSA dosage calculations.
Practicals
Computer based mathematics support. Information & communications technology: ICT theory, referencing and software applications. Team presentations on a calculation/technology based topic related to pharmacy/healthcare.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class assessments
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical exercises, team project work and presentations.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two 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 Theory 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Computer practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William A. Hopkins, Jr.. (2019), Complete Math Review for the Pharmacy Technician, 5. American Pharmacists Association (APhA), p.279, [ISBN: 9781582123141].
  • Chris Langley,Yvonne Perrie. (2015), Maths Skills for Pharmacy, Oxford University Press, p.368, [ISBN: 9780199680719].
  • Judith A Rees,Ian Smith,Jennie Watson. (2015), Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations, 4th edition, 4. Pharmaceutical Press, p.288, [ISBN: 9780857111685].
  • Jahangir Moini. (2012), Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext, 2. Cengage Learning, p.432, [ISBN: 9781133131342].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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