Course Rationale
The course is focused at laying a strong foundation in the fundamentals of analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry suitable for the study of medicinal and pharmaceutical sciences. It is concerned with the application of the techniques and theories of physics to the study of chemical systems. Students will be introduced to how matter behaves on a molecular and atomic level and how chemical reactions occur. They will also be introduced to the basic laboratory techniques in chemical synthesis
Course Aim
To provide a foundation in the fundamentals of physical, inorganic and physical chemistry suitable for the study of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Sciences and laboratory techniques
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
Describe the principles and applications of chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, electrolyte conductance, laws of electrolysis and the concept of photochemistry.
Interpret the periodic table and atomic structure (including the transition elements) and apply the principles to other pharmaceutical systems
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis in inorganic compounds
Analyse various physical methods of analysis using emission and absorption electromagnetic radiation.
Describe the application of physical methods of measurement using emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation.
Interpret analytical assay data to the approved standards in the country
Course Competencies:
At successful completion of this course, the student:
Describes the principles and applications of chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, electrolyte conductance, laws of electrolysis and the concept of photochemistry.
Interprets the periodic table and atomic structure (including the transition elements) and apply the principles to other pharmaceutical systems
Conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis in inorganic compounds
Analyses various physical methods of analysis using emission and absorption electromagnetic radiation.
Describes the application of physical methods of measurement using emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation.
Interprets analytical assay data to the approved standards in the country.
