n.BA.XX.MPTGL.23HS (Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology) 
Module: Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology
This information was generated on: 15 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MPTGL.23HS
Title
Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology
Credits
2

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Steffi Lehmann
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 50 64 / steffi.lehmann@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Steffi Lehmann, Andreas Lardos, Lukas Neutsch
Entrance Requirements Module groups: Natural Sciences 1-3; Practicals 1-3
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Understanding basic galenic and technological processes for the production and quality control of solid and semi-solid pharmaceuticals, knowledge of galenic fundamental operations, familiarity with important excipients and pharmaceutical active ingredient control, knowledge of relevant regulations in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur.), expertise in stability testing of pharmaceuticals
Module Content Classical Pharmaceutical Technology

• Fundamentals of biopharmaceutics
• Overview of drug development
• Basic principles in drug formulation development (solubility, properties of solutions, surfaces and interfaces, disperse systems, rheology, kinetics)
• Powder technology and particle size
• Powder echnology (powders and granules)
• Design and production of dosage forms: ls, powders and granules, standard tablets, modified release tablets, capsules, parenteral dosage forms, topical and transdermal drug delivery, pulmonary drug delivery, formulation of biopharmaceuticals, suppositories
• Production of phytopharmaceuticals
Follow-up Modules -
Methods of Instruction  Lecture, practice exercises, excursions
Digital Resources All resources on Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 4
 Independent Self-Study 28
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance For excursions and guest lectures
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted orally.

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
Comments Aulton’s pharmaceutics

 

Course: Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology
No.
n.BA.XX.MPTGL.23HS.V
Title
Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology

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