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Non-Thesis Master's Programme in Drug Research and Production Technologies

ECF549

FORMULATION DESIGN OF DOSAGE FORMS AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code
ECF549
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
7
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS7
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the production technologies and process validations of different dosage forms.
  2. Knows the basic principles and production technologies of modified release dosage forms.
  3. Know the production conditions and production rules of sterile products.
  4. Know the application and interpretation of the guidelines published by health authorities.
  5. Use the acquired knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical industry and other institutions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the production technologies of different dosage forms, process validations, quality controls, production conditions of sterile products, and legal regulations related to drug production.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Unit operations in the production of dosage forms
2nd Week Production technologies and process validations of liquid dosage forms and practical
3rd Week Production technologies and process validations of semi-solid dosage forms and practical
4th Week Production technologies and process validations of solid dosage forms (Tablets) and practical
5th Week Production technologies and process validations of solid dosage forms (Hard gelatin / cellulose capsules) and practical
6th Week Production technologies and process validations of soft gelatin capsules and practical
7th Week MID TERM EXAMINATION
8th Week Production technologies and process validations of modified release dosage forms and practical
9th Week Coating Technology (powder, granule) and practical
10th Week Coating Technology, pellet technology and practical
11th Week Production methods and validation process of water, filtration, sterilization process validations and practical
12th Week Production technologies of sterile product formulations and practical
13th Week Production in aseptic environment
14th Week Legal regulations (guidlines) related to production processes
Recommended or Required Reading1. Lecturer notes
2. Modern Farmasötik Teknoloji, TEB Eczacılık Akademisi Yayını (Acartürk,F., Ağabeyoğlu,İ., Çelebi,N., Değim, T., Değim, Z.,Doğanay,T.,Takka,S., Tırnaksız,F.,)
3. Modern Pharmaceutics, Ed: Banker GS, Marcel Dakker Inc. New York, 2008.
4. Kontrollü salım sistemleri, Ed. Ayla GÜRSOY, Elam Bilgisayar Basım ve Ambalaj San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., İstanbul , 2002.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 10
Assignment 2 15
Practice 14 20
Other 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 2 16 32
Presentation (including preperation) 1 12 12
Literature review 14 3 42
Performance Practice 14 1 14
Total Work Load231
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.7
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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