pha1pfa pharm formulation a
PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION A
PHA1PFA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the pharmaceutical sciences and covers the areas of physical chemistry and laboratory skills necessary to prepare and understand the formulation of pharmaceutical products. This subject focuses on solution formulations. Students will be introduced to products and routes of administration, absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs. They will study pharmaceutically relevant physicochemical phenomena, formulation of solutions, and pharmaceutical calculations.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA1IPP and CHE1C1A. Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SVPB or SBPM or SHPM or SBPB or SHPB).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook | Prescribed | N/A | 21ST ED, CANBERRA: PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA, 2009. |
| Readings | Extemporaneous Dispensing Record Book (Available from the Campus Graphics.) | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Pharmaceutical Formulations - Solutions. Practical Laboratory Manual | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Pharmaceutics: the Science of Dosage Form Design | Prescribed | Aulton, ME 2007 | 3RD ED., LONDON: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
| Readings | Martindale: the complete drug reference | Recommended | N/A | 35TH EDN, LONDON: PHARMACEUTICAL PRESS, 2007. |
| Readings | Physical Chemistry | Recommended | Engel, T and Reid, P 2006 | PEARSON: SAN FRANCISCO |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.5 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-minute interview and an in-class test, Pharmaceutical Calculations | Hurdle requirement: must produce competent documentation and labels, must also achieve 70% in calculation test. | 10 |
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| pharmaceutics practical skills | 30 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.5 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-minute interview and an in-class test, Pharmaceutical Calculations | Hurdle requirement: must produce competent documentation and labels, must also achieve 70% in calculation test. | 10 |
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| pharmaceutics practical skills | 30 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.5 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-minute interview and an in-class test, Pharmaceutical Calculations | Hurdle requirement: must produce competent documentation and labels, must also achieve 70% in calculation test. | 10 |
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| pharmaceutics practical skills | 30 |