Analysis of narcotic drugs
Course: Chemistry (Master)
Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry
            Title
        
        
            Analysis of narcotic drugs
        
    
            Code
        
        
            ВБ.6.05
        
    
            Module type 
        
        
            Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
        
    
            Educational cycle
        
        
            Second
        
    
            Year of study when the component is delivered
        
        
            2022/2023
        
    
            Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
        
        
            3 Semester
        
    
            Number of ECTS credits allocated
        
        
            3
        
    
            Learning outcomes
        
        
            Apply the acquired knowledge and understanding to solve new qualitative and quantitative problems of chemistry. Know the methodology and organization of scientific research. Plan, organize and carry out experimental research in chemistry using modern equipment, competently process their results and draw sound conclusions. to allocate time, to organize the work and work of collective, to make the report. Assess risks in professional activities and take preventive action.
        
    
            Form of study
        
        
            Full-time form
        
    
            Prerequisites and co-requisites
        
        
            Know the basic principles of drug analysis. Know the legislation of Ukraine in the field of drug analysis. Know the basics of chemical methods of analysis: gravimetry and titrimetry.
Know the basic methods of sample preparation and determination in the analysis of drugs.
        
    
            Course content
        
        
            Peculiarities of chemical and toxicological analysis of narcotic substances. Requirements for chemical and toxicological analysis of narcotic substances. Physico-chemical properties and pharmacokinetics of narcotic substances. Choice of method of analysis of narcotic substances. Comparative characteristics of gravimetric, titrimetric, spectroscopic, chromatographic and electrochemical methods in the analysis of narcotic substances.
        
    
            Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
        
        
            1.Saad, Hassan-Elrady. (2002). Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Under International Control, Use Abuse and Forensic Analysis. 
2.Verma K..L, Sharma M, Sarin RK. Forensic analysis of narcotic drugs – challenges and opportunities. Curr Sci. 2016;111(1):23-24. doi:10.18520/cs/v111/i1/23-24
3.Verma K.L. Analysis and Detection of Precursor Chemicals Used in Preparation of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  – A Forensic Perspective. J Forensic Res. 2015;06(02). doi:10.4172/2157-7145.1000274
4.Cohrssen J.J., Lieberman C.M. Cannabis : A Forensic-Medical Review. 1970;24(3).
        
    
            Planned learning activities and teaching methods
        
        
            Lectures, Practical classes
        
    
            Assessment methods and criteria
        
        
            The evaluation is based on a 100-point system. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student during the semester assessment is 60 points / 36 points. The final assessment is conducted in the form of an exam. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student on the exam is 40 points / 24 points.
        
    
            Language of instruction
        
        
            Ukrainian
        
    Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
                    Volodymyr
                    Oleksandrovych
                    Doroshchuk
                
                
                    Analytical Chemistry Department 
Faculty of Chemistry
            Faculty of Chemistry
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
                        Analytical Chemistry Department
                    
                    
                        Faculty of Chemistry