Analytical Chemistry In Pharmacy I

Applied Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Laboratory Techniques in Pharmacy

Expository theoretical classes using audiovisual and interactive means between student and teacher, using
theoreticalpractical classes to reinforce the understanding of theoretical syllabus and its application in the
laboratory matrix.
Two hours a week are available, with a pre-defined time or to be arranged with the student to clarify doubts.
Each student is also given the pedagogical support of all the material taught or the bibliographical references
recommended for the discipline, at the beginning of the semester.

The curricular unit of Analytical Chemistry in Pharmacy I aims to provide the student with an adequate knowledge of theoretical principles, qualitative and quantitative analysis, practical components and application of classical methods and instrumental methods of analysis, indispensable to the performance of laboratory activities, with the main objective of applying new technologies to the field of Pharmacy, its validation, quality control, as well as in the area of Pharmaceutical Industry and research. Knowledge of GLP, GMP and ICH systems in the analysis of medicines in quality control, as well as compliance with quality specifications, identification, purity, dosage; role of Pharmacopoeia monographs and reference substances.

Theoretical matrix
1. Introduction to analytical chemistry;
2. Errors in analytical chemistry;
3. Introduction to drug quality control;
4. Laboratory accreditation and certification;
5. Calibration methods;
6. Sampling;
7. Method validation;
8. Volumetric methods;
8. Gravimetric methods;
9. Electrochemical methods.
Theoretical-practical matrix
Application of theoretical concepts in the practical laboratory matrix; performing calculations for preparing solutions, identifying the method of analysis according to the role of monographs and reference substances of Pharmacopoeias, GMP, GLP and ICH; treatment of experimental/graphic and statistical data and critical analysis.
Practical matrix
1. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs
2. Volumetric analysis
3. Direct Potentiometry and Potentiometric Titrations

1. Continuous Assessment

Continuous assessment consists of three components: theoretical and theoretical-practical, practical, and in-person participation.

To pass under this assessment mode, the student must meet the minimum requirements in each component:

The final grade in continuous assessment is the result of a weighted average, according to the following distribution:

• Theoretical + theoretical-practical component: 50%
• Practical component: 40%
• In-person participation: 10%

Students must achieve a minimum of 10 points in each matrix.

2. Final Exam Assessment

Only students who do not meet the requirements of continuous assessment, but fulfill the conditions established in the current Academic Regulations, may take the final exam.

The final exam grade is calculated as a weighted average, according to the following distribution:

• Theoretical and theoretical-practical component: 55%
• Practical component: 45%

Students must achieve a minimum of 10 points in each matrix.

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