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535-0422-01L BSC D-CHAB

Propaedeutic Introduction in Galenical Pharmacy

Propädeutische Einführung Galenische Pharmazie

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Hans Peter Merkle, Prof. em. Dr. Bruno Alfred Gander
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:28

Abstract

The students gain complementary knowledge for the laboratory course in Galenical Pharmacy (LV 535-0419-00L) in the areas of statistical design of experiments, particle size analysis, tensiometry, rheology and parenteral dosage forms. Depending on particular circumstances, other areas of interest may be covered.

Objective

The students dispose of propaedeutic application-oriented knowledge in the areas of statistical design of experiments, particle size analysis, tensiometry, rheology and parenteral dosage forms; depending on particular circumstances, other areas of interest may be covered.

Content

Knowledge, comprehension and application of methods and techniques in the following areas: factorial design of experiments, particle size analysis, rheological measurements of fluid systems (rheology), measurement of surface tension of liquids (tensiometry), and parenteral dosage forms including water purification, sterilisation, sterility testing, freeze-drying, osmometry, and conductometry.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Printed script on selected methods; manuals and other documents.

Literature

Eur. Pharm. 5th Edition (European Pharmacopoeia) USP (United States Pharmacopeia) K.H. Bauer, K.-H. Frömming, C. Führer ,Lehrbuch der pharmazeutischen Technologie. 8. Auflage, Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 2006 C.D. Herzfeldt, J. Kreuter, Grundlagen der Arzneiformenlehre. Springer, Berlin, 1999 C.D. Herzfeldt, Propädeutikum der Arzneiformenlehre. 2. Auflage, Springer, Berlin, 2000

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
no performance assessment

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Propädeutische Einführung Galenische Pharmazie
4 x 2 Stunden ab Semesterbeginn. Die Veranstaltung findet nur am 20.3., 27.3., 3.4. und 10.4. statt.
  • Tue 16:45-18:30 (HCI J 6)
  • 10.04 Date 15:45-17:30 (HCI J 6)
8 h semesterly

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