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
2021/2022
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