Basic analytical techniques (2 hrs Lecture+2 hrs Practical)

Description

This course is part of the Natural Sciences Cluster II. It introduces the students to the early concepts of pharmaceutical quality control of drug preparations through the use of simple analytical methods. Principles of analytical techniques such as acid-base, complexation, redox and precipitimetric titrations, in addition to gravimetric analysis will be discussed. The students will be trained to apply these concepts to the analysis of water, drugs, excipients, and contaminants using compendial methods.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm

Objectives

• a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Describe the most important chemical principles in analytical chemistry a.2. Explain basic principles for acid-base, complexation, redox, precipitation and gravimetric analysis. a.3. List different methods of titration. b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Compare between the different types of titration. b.2. Analyze data and solve problems related to different types of titrations. b.3. Suggest suitable analytical procedures for some selected pharmaceutical compounds. c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Calculate the pH and capacity of buffer solution. c.2. Handle chemicals and carry out standard laboratory analytical procedures safely. c.3. Master practical skills concerning preparation of standard solutions and different types of titrations. d. General and Transferable Skills d.1- Communicate with others in teamwork during lab work and group assignments.