EPN

FARB2500 Drug Analysis Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Legemiddelanalyse
Study programme
Bachelorstudium i farmasi - reseptarutdanning
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
SPRING 2023
Schedule
Course history

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