Unit Code: CHM824
Unit Name: Analysis of Pharmaceuticals, Foods and Beverages
Description: Pharmaceutical and food analysis continues to be shaped by extraordinary technological advances. This course will help students, entrepreneurs and professionals in mastering fundamental concepts in analytical chemistry while keeping pace with rapidly evolving methodologies in pharmaceutical food and beverages analysis. Topics include quality control of analytical methods and the correct reporting of data, physicochemical properties of drug molecules, titrimetric methods, spectrophotometry, Raman spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry and separation methods, including chromatography (GC, HPLC, TLC), capillary electrophoresis, and extraction. Topics also include analysis of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, additives, preservatives, allergens and contaminants, chromatographic methods of separation and cleanup, solid phase micro-extraction, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, immunoassays, and biosensors. The laboratory/Project component will include hands-on training in the use of the above methods and their combinations.
Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to : a) Determine the quality control norms in the analysis of pharmaceuticals, foods and beverages. b) Apply the principles of selected analysis techniques in industrial, hospital, and community settings. c) Critically analyze experimental findings to draw appropriate and defensible conclusions. d) Think critically about the extent and complexity of decision-making inherent in the application of the scientific method in pharmaceutical, food and beverages analysis. e) Evaluate the importance of pharmaceutical analysis on drug research and development and on pharmacy practice. f) Evaluate the importance of analysis on food processing, health and hygiene. g) Describe the fundamental aspects of and develop a general protocol for the scientific experiment.
Prerequisite: Bachelor Degree with Chemistry as a major subject
Prerequisite Sentence: N/A
Credit Point: 30
Offered In: Semester 1,2