BTC 182 - Pharma Lab Techniques I

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: BTC 181
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: None
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $22.50 Lab

This course covers theoretical and technical aspects of dissolution testing and Karl Fischer titrations performed during routine drug stability testing by pharmaceutical industries. Emphasis is placed on solution preparation, drug extractions, dissolution testing, Karl Fischer titrations, and dissolution method development and validation. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully perform and document dissolution testing and Karl Fischer titrations while simultaneously adhering to current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).