VPS2021 - Analytical Methods

Leader(s): Dr Ben Capuano

Offered

Parkville First semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Familiarisation of classical methods of analysis and modern instrumental techniques used in pharmaceutical and related industries. The focus is on the application of techniques of atomic and molecular analysis for the identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals and related compounds. Methods include:

• titrimetric analyses
• spectrophotometric analyses
• atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy
• electroanalytical methods including potentiometry,coulometry, conductometry, voltammetry and polarography
• chromatographic applications such as gas-liquid chromatography
• high performance liquid chromatography
• planar chromatography

Objectives

At the completion of this unit, students will:

1. Be familiar with the theory and practice of common methods of analysis and modern instrumental techniques;
2. Have the practical ability to apply the methodologies of such analytical techniques;
3. Understand and appreciate the limitations of modern analytical instrumental techniques.

Assessment

practical exam: 10%; practical work: 20%; MUSO quizzes: 10%, final exam: 60% (3 hours)

Contact hours

36 hours of lectures and tutorials (30 lectures, six tutorials); nine 4 hour practical experiments

Prerequisites

PSC1021 (or VPS1021) Organic chemistry I
PSC1022 (or VPS1022) Organic chemistry II
PSC1041 (or VPS1041) Mathematics for pharmaceutical sciences
PSC1071 (or VPS1071) Physical chemistry I
PSC1072 (or VPS1072) Physical chemistry II

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://muso.monash.edu.au/webct/entryPage.dowebct