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535-0226-00L 4 Credits BSC D-CHAB

Pharmaceutical Analytics II

Pharmazeutische Analytik II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Bernhard Pfeiffer, PD Dr. Christian Steuer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:40

Abstract

This course provides the basic concepts of pharmaceutical analytics in the context of pharmacopeial regulation by Ph. Eur and Ph. Helv.

Objective

Students will be able to perform the following tasks: Explanation of the most important analytical techniques for the identification, purity testing and content determination of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients presented in Ph. Eur., USP, JP, andPh. Helv.) Analysis and spectral data interpretation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients Explain and compare most important analytical techniques for pharmacies and pharmaceutical industry

Content

Knowledge in pharmaceutical analytics to fulfill regulatory equirements in pharmaceutical industry based on the pharmacopeia in force. Focus is set on spectroscopic methods, mass specetrometry and chromatographic techniques for qualification, identification, purity testing and content determination of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The slides of the lectures will be provided

Literature

Instrumentelle Analytik, G. Rücker, M. Neugebauer, G.G. Willems; Deutscher Apotheker Verlag, Stuttgart Arzneistoffanalyse; H. J. Roth, K. Eger, R. Troschütz; Deutscher Apotheker Verlag, Stuttgart Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemical Analysis; S.H. Hansen, S. Pedersen-Bjergaard, K. Rasmussen; Wiley & Sons

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Einfacher nicht programmierbarer Taschenrechner, Lineal, Wörterbuch. Weitere Computer und Telekommunikation sind nicht erlaubt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Pharmazeutische Analytik II
  • Tue 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 6)
  • Wed 12:45-13:30 (HIL E 6)
3 h weekly

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