Description

Chemical Kinetics, rate of reaction, first Order reaction, rate law, second order and third order of reaction, molecularity, Theories of reaction rate, activation energy and catalysis, Photochemistry, absorbed energy and quantum yield. Introduction to qualitative and quantitative inorganic chemistry, acid-base theory, titration curve and buffer solutions. Factors affecting precipitate formation and pharmaceutical application.

Program

PharmD

Objectives

• Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge By the end of the course the student should be able to: 1.1 Identify different chemical bonding and related theories to understand the chemical reactions. 1.2 Retrieve the concept of pH calculations and buffer solutions. 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of the rate, order and the factors affecting the reaction equilibrium. 1.4 Anlayze the most important applications of analytical chemistry. 1.5 Identify the concept of acid-base and precipitation reactions and titrations. Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 2.1 Identify the different types of titration and related calculations. 2.2 Recognize different concentration measurements. 2.3 Apply the different chemical reactions in analyzing pharmaceutical compounds. 2.4 Handle different organic compounds used in the pharmaceutical field. Domain (4): Personal Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 4.1 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and express time management skills. 4.2Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team. 4.3 Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.