Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Applied Physicochemical Principles

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

CHEM1290

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Ayman Allahham

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7998

Course Coordinator Email: aymnan.allahham@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.09.09A


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course builds on underpinning chemistry and mathematics to introduce physicochemical principles applied to pharmaceutics, the science of dosage form design, and wider applications. The states of matter, solutions, solubility distribution phenomena, surface phenomena, the kinetics and mechanisms of chemical degradation, rheology, particle size analysis and powder properties are considered in practical applications.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes of BH102 - Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons):

  • Research, critically evaluate and apply evidence in professional practice (PLO 2)
  • Communicate effectively for the delivery of patient-centred care (PLO 5)
  • Apply pharmaceutical, medication and health knowledge and skills to improve patient and population health (PLO 7)
  • Formulate, prepare and supply medicines and therapeutic products (PLO 8)


On successful conclusion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of the states of matter, solutions, solubility distribution phenomena, surface phenomena, the kinetics and mechanisms of chemical degradation, rheology, particle size analysis and powder properties to solve problems in drug delivery and in wider applications
  2. Relate physicochemical properties of drugs and excipients to effective formulation design and wider applications.
  3. Analyse physicochemical data to determine the appropriateness of materials for formulation purposes and wider applications.
  4. Estimate the shelf-life of a product from accelerated stability testing data.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Your ability to demonstrate an understanding and the application of key concepts using appropriate terminology may be assessed in written and oral assessments.

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Module Quizzes (Two)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3

Assessment Task 2: Mid-semester Test
Weighting 30%
This assessment task  supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Reports (Three practical reports)
Weighting 20%
This  assessment task  supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 4 - End of Semester Test
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.