EFT715 - R & D ON POWDER and SOLID DOSAGE FORMULATIONS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
R & D ON POWDER and SOLID DOSAGE FORMULATIONS EFT715 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 9
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Erem Bilensoy 
Course objectiveTo give knowledge about research and development studies on powders and solid dosage forms 
Learning outcomes
  1. To give a general idea about the basic principles of research and development on solid-dosage forms such as powder, capsule, tablet. Upon successful completion of this unit, students will have learned the advanced research techniques about solid dosage forms
Course ContentThe basic principles of research and development on solid-dosage forms such as powder, capsule, tablet. 
ReferencesLecture notes, update articles and internet 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Powder, general information
Week 2Effect of particle size and distribution of powders
Week 3Controls on powder samples
Week 4Practical powder controls
Week 5Particle size measurement methods
Week 6Practical applications of particle size measurement methods
Week 7Classification of solid dosage forms
Week 8Capsules, definition and types
Week 9Midterm exam
Week 10Formulation development studies 1
Week 11Formulation development studies 2
Week 12Seminar presentation
Week 13Practical studies on developed formulations 1
Week 14Practical studies on developed formulations 2
Week 15Preparation for the final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application210
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation115
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application22040
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12626
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)16060
Final Exam (Study duration) 18080
Total Workload33192290

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest