Studyinfo subject FARB2500 2021 HØST
FARB2500 Drug Analysis Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Legemiddelanalyse
- Study programme
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Bachelorstudium i farmasi - reseptarutdanning
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2021/2022
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
This course provides a detailed introduction to relevant chemical analysis methods and how they are used to perform chemical quality control of pharmaceutical ingredients and preparations, as well as shelf-life.
Required preliminary courses
The student must have passed the first year of the programme or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- can describe key pharmaceutical analysis methods, including sample preparation
- can explain the possibilities and limitations of different analysis techniques used to analyse natural products and pharmaceuticals
Skills
The student
- can select and apply methods of pharmaceutical analysis under supervision, based on knowledge of the substance’s structure and chemical properties
- can use these methods in quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as in the chemical quality control and shelf-life control of pharmaceutical ingredients and pharmaceutical preparations
- can analyse selected pharmaceuticals in biological trials
General competence
The student
- has insight into and can select suitable equipment for analyses and handle the equipment based on specifications given
Content
Subjects covered by the course, with credits specified:
- Drug analysis 10 credits
Teaching and learning methods
The work and teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars, group work and laboratory work. Digital learning resources, such as video lectures, are an important part of the teaching activities. Practical skills are acquired through laboratory work.
Course requirements
The following coursework must have been approved in order for a student to be permitted to take the exam:
- Minimum of 80% attendance at the laboratory course
- Minimum of 80% attendance in other compulsory activities
- Laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria
Assessment
Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours
Permitted exam materials and equipment
- Calculator
- Own hand-written notes
- Own approved lab reports
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F
Examiners
All exams are assessed by two examiners. At least 30% of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.
Overlapping courses
- 7 credits overlap with the course FARMA2500 Drug Analysis
- 3 credits overlap with the course FARMA3010 Applied Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy