VCF3071 - Formulation Chemistry III A

Leader: Dr. Barrie Finnin

Offered

Parkville First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This subject will cover the formulation of agricultural products including herbicides and pesticides, personal care products, consumer chemicals including car care products, lubricants, cleaning products, disinfectants, paints, inks, hair care products and food products. Students will apply their knowledge of excipients to formulating a wide range of products

Objectives

Students will develop:

• An understanding of the absorption, distribution and metabolism of xenobiotics.
• Comprehension of the diverse mechanisms by which xenobiotics affect physiological systems.
• An ability to design non-toxic formulations specific for physiological systems.
• An appreciation of the influence of formulation on drug action.

Assessment

3 hour examination

Prerequisites

All of 2nd year B.Form. Sci units