Advanced Structure Determination and Analysis

Course aim

This course aims to develop an advanced understanding of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques as a basis for analytical processes for drugs and related compounds.

Course content

Examine the theory and application of nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, and advanced chromatographic methods to both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs and related compounds. Apply selected spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques to specific quantitative analyses of drugs in pharmaceutical preparations and biological systems.

Textbook(s)

Watson, D.G., Pharmaceutical Analysis, A Text Book for Pharmacy Students and Pharmaceutical Scientists , Current Edition, Elsevier

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CHEM 2026	Structure Determination and Analysis

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 x 1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 x 3 hours x 6 weeks (alternating weeks)

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Portfolio, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.