Description

This course is part of the Natural Sciences Cluster I. It provides the student with an understanding of the principles of inorganic and physical chemistry. Different concepts of states of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equilibria, stoichiometry, and properties and types of mixtures will be discussed with emphasis on the aspects relevant to pharmaceutical preparations and practice. The course also studies thermodynamics, dynamic equilibria and catalysis, buffers, acid/base chemistry and other topics that provide students with basic knowledge necessary for chemistry and kinetics study.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm

Objectives

• a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Define chemical bonding and related theories to understand the chemical reactions of inorganic compounds a.2. Describe the coordination properties of transition metals to understand their importance in biological systems. a.3. Recognize the concept of pH calculations and buffer solutions. a.4. List molecular models of gases and their velocity distribution to understand their behavior. a.5. State the methods of calculating the thermodynamic functions to recognize the criterion of equilibrium. b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Predict the type of bonding in the compounds and the theories underlying each type. b.2. Differentiate between the types of coordination compounds. b.3. Interpret molecular model of gases to predict their behavior. b.4. Calculate the entropy and enthalpy of chemical reactions. b.5. Identify types of chemical bonds from a chemical formula of a compound. c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Apply the given schemes for identification of anions and cations. c.2. Manipulate practical skills concerning preparation of buffered solutions and calculation of pH of different acids and bases. c.3. Apply thermochemical and thermodynamic issues of chemical reactions through problem solving and assignments. d. General and Transferable Skills d.1. Communicate efficiently with others in team work during lab work and group assignments.