PH1S084 - Fundamentals of Chemistry for the Pharmaceutical Industry 01 Jan 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PH1S084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Fundamentals of Chemistry for the Pharmaceutical Industry | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Suzanna Kean, Natasha Galea | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101038 - applied chemistry | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jan 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a foundation in the general chemistry necessary to appreciate the fundamental concepts involved in the chemistry of APIs required for the manufacture of medicinal products
Content Summary
Indicative Syllabus:
• General chemistry
Introduction to Atomic theory. Solid state: Amorphous and crystalline. SI system of units. Mole concept, reactions and balancing equations. Stoichiometry: limiting reagents, percentage yields. Concentration, molarity, and percentage composition.
• Acids and Bases.
• Kinetics:- rate laws, reaction order and activation energy.
• Introduction to organic chemistry:- functional groups and isomerisation. Concepts underpinned by a practical component.
Laboratory Component
• Purification of an organic compound by recrystallisation and determination of melting point
• Liquid-Liquid Extraction and chromatography
• Determination of the concentration of acids by volumetric analysis
• Synthesis of Aspirin
This module is delivered through open/distance learning resource packs, pre-recorded lectures, problem-solving exercises, online practicals and case studies.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the fundamentals of physical chemistry including the structure and arrangement of elements in the periodic table, stoichiometry and mole calculations, bonding and crystal structure, acid base theory and reaction kinetics. |
| LO2 | Have a basic understanding of the principles of organic chemistry: functional groups and isomerism |
| LO3 | Appreciate the basic laboratory principles underpinning recrystallisation, separation, synthesis and volumetric analysis. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Written assignment based on a series of questions on the module content | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Laboratory Practical reports | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |