11961 - Special Methodologies in Pharmaceutical Analysis (GR.A)

Academic Year 2014/2015

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Pharmacy (cod. 8413)

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge about analytical methods (e.g.UV spectrophotometry, chromatography and titrimetry) in qualitative and quantitative determination of pharmaceutical compounds. In particular, attention will be paid to the pharmacopoeial assays. The course includes laboratory activity.

Course contents

Non-aqueous titrations.

Potentiometry.

Conductimetry.

Voltammetry and polarography.

Ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry.

Fluorometry.

Extraction techniques.

Chromatographic techniques

Readings/Bibliography

Harris , Chimica Analitica Quantitativa, Zanichelli, 2005

SKOOG , WEST , HOLLER , Chimica Analitica, Introduzione, EdiSES, 2002.

VOGEL , Analisi Chimica Quantitativa, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 1995.

Teaching methods

Theorical lessons are supplied by individual practical laboratory classes with final examination

Assessment methods

Laboratory practical examination and oral tests.

Teaching tools

Slides, Laboratory practise

Links to further information

http://www.bioassays-scfarm.unibo.it/

Office hours

See the website of Roberta Budriesi