
Course Code: ER 2020-21
Program: Diploma in Pharmacy
Regulation: ER 2020
Year: First Year
Course Description:
The Pharmaceutical Chemistry course under ER 2020 introduces diploma pharmacy students to the fundamental principles and applications of inorganic and organic chemistry in the field of pharmacy. The course emphasizes the understanding of chemical principles that govern the nature and behavior of pharmaceutical substances, their interactions, and their analytical evaluation.
This course provides in-depth knowledge of:
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Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry: focusing on the sources, properties, uses, and quality control of inorganic compounds used in pharmacy, including limit tests, impurities, and standards as per pharmacopoeia.
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Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry: dealing with the basic concepts of structure, classification, reactions, and mechanisms of organic compounds relevant to drug molecules.
Students will develop skills in identification, testing, and analysis of pharmaceutical substances, ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines. The practical component complements theoretical knowledge through laboratory exercises that reinforce analytical and synthetic techniques used in pharmaceutical chemistry.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of chemical bonding, types of reactions, and functional groups.
- Learn the pharmacopoeial standards and procedures for impurity testing and purity determination.
- Classify and analyze organic and inorganic pharmaceutical substances.
- Develop practical skills in limit tests, qualitative analysis, and synthesis.
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Apply chemical principles in the analysis and formulation of pharmaceutical substances.
- Perform essential quality control tests in a pharmaceutical laboratory setting.
- Correlate the chemical properties of drugs with their pharmacological and therapeutic roles.
- Comply with standards set by pharmacopoeias to ensure drug safety and efficacy.
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