Module Details
Module Code: |
SCIE C1101 |
Module Title:
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Pharmaceutical Calculations and Computing
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Title:
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Pharmaceutical Calculations and Computing
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Martina O'Gorman
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Numeracy for Healthcare and Pharmacy Operation.
Number systems. Quantity calculations in pharmacy. Data, vaccine management and business calculations.
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Scientific Calculations
Exponents, logarithms and pH calculations. Scientific notation and significant figures. Accuracy and Error.
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Measurement in pharmacy
Metric, imperial and household measurement systems. Conversions – intersystem, intrasystem and temperature. Ratio and proportion.
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Percent Strength Calculations
Ratio and Percent Strength, Dilutions and Alligations.
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Dosage Calculations
Oral, Parenteral, Paediatric and BSA dosage calculations.
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Practical | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
Theory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Computer practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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William A. Hopkins, Jr.. (2019), Complete Math Review for the Pharmacy Technician, 5. American Pharmacists Association (APhA), p.279, [ISBN: 9781582123141].
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Chris Langley,Yvonne Perrie. (2015), Maths Skills for Pharmacy, Oxford University Press, p.368, [ISBN: 9780199680719].
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Judith A Rees,Ian Smith,Jennie Watson. (2015), Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations, 4th edition, 4. Pharmaceutical Press, p.288, [ISBN: 9780857111685].
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Jahangir Moini. (2012), Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians: A Worktext, 2. Cengage Learning, p.432, [ISBN: 9781133131342].
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Other Resources |
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MS Office. URL,
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Mathcentre. URL,
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Queens Univerity Belfast. Numeracy Skills for Drug Calculations,
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