| Code | CM6010 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €1,000 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 18/12/2024 |
| Venue | Blended delivery. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 18/01/2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
To introduce fundamental aspects of medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.
Module Content
- Molecular structures of compounds, process pharmaceutical chemistry and the analytical methods employed in the pharmaceutical industry.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 1 x 4hr(s) lectures
- 1 x 8hr(s) tutorials
- 1 x 12hr(s) problem-based learning
In person lecture/tutorial date
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 18th of January | 1pm - 7pm | Electrical Engineering Lecture Theatre 2 |
| Friday 15th of February | 2pm - 8pm | Electrical Engineering Lecture Theatre 2 |
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 100 marks
| Assignment | Shorter questions assignment | 20 |
| Assignment | Longer questions assignment | 20 |
| Assignment | Online Exam | 60 |
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- To explain structure, stereochemistry and reactivity of organic compounds especially in relation to pharmaceuticals.
- To comprehend the factors which affect acidity and basicity of pharmaceutical compounds.
- To appreciate the information provided by a range of analytical techniques and their limitations
- To analyse pharmaceutical processes through selected case studies.
- To demonstrate and apply the skills learned at the workshop and tutorial sessions
Requirements
Applicants must have a BE (Hons) or BEng (Hons) Degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second-Class Honours Grade II, OR a level 8 BSc degree, with a minimum grade Second Class Honours Grade II, where the BSc graduate has a recognised qualification in process or Chemical Engineering (e.g. Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC or equivalent). However, applicants with equivalent academic qualifications and suitable experience may be accepted subjected to the approval of the Programme Director under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), In all cases, the course of studies for each application must be approved by the Programme Director.
Fees and Costs
€1,000
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