Drug Testing and Analysis

Unit code: NPU3104 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
NPU2101 - Analytical Methods 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Drug Testing and Analysis builds upon the concepts studied in Analytical Methods 2. This Unit is focussed upon modern and topical aspects of Drug Testing (workplace, sport, clinical and forensic) and Drug analysis (trace component and impurity profiling). Workshops and complimentary laboratory exercises link theory with practice and students gain 'hands-on' experience with state-of-the-art instruments and techniques including sample preparation and the investigation of complex samples including pharmaceutical products and drugs and metabolites in biological fluids.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically reflect on modern advanced methods of analysis as currently used in the Drug Testing and Analysis industry in Australia and globally;
  2. Devise methods of analysis for drugs in complex samples and review the suitability of their method to a range of situations;
  3. Interpret various analytical data relating to drug testing and analysis, adapting information to diverse contexts; and
  4. Evaluate the quality of their own analytical data and review team members' data and communicate the findings to peers and demonstrators with responsibility and accountability.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 10%
Reflective Assignment
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 50%
Portfolio of Laboratory work
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 40%
Test

Required reading

Reading materials and other resources are listed in VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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