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FARB2000 Medicinal Chemistry and Natural Product Chemistry Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Legemiddelkjemi og naturstoffkjemi
- Study programme
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Pharmacy Programme
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2025/2026
- Curriculum
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FALL 2025
- 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 may lack a maximum of one passed course from the first year of study. The partial exam in drug calculations in the course FARB1400 is exempt from the progression requirement.
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
All answers are assessed by one examiner. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.
Teaching and learning methods
Work and teaching methods include lectures and group work. Discussing the discipline with fellow students and teachers is emphasised.
Course requirements
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.
Assessment
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
Permitted exam materials and equipment
Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours
Grading scale
- Alphanumeric/financial calculator with cleared memory. A digital calculator is available to the student during the exam
Examiners
Grade scale A-F
Overlapping courses
Subjects covered by the course, with credits specified:
- Drug analysis 10 credits