BIO 450 - Pharmaceutical Production Methods

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course provides a study of pharmaceutical dosage forms with emphasis on their formulation, development and technologies of production. Attention is directed toward the dosage form design, formulation and in vitro performance testing of compressed tablets, hard gelatin capsules, and controlled-release tablets. There is also an examination of methods of production, technology and regulation of sterile solutions, suspensions and lyophilized products at the product development scale, with appropriate application of good manufacturing practices. There is an introduction to pharmaceutical biotechnology techniques involved in the biosynthesis, formulation and delivery of peptide and protein therapeutic agents. The concepts of gene therapy and vaccine design are also presented. Prerequistes: BIO 340 with a grade of C or better, CHM 160 with a grade of C or better, or CHM 270 with a grade of C or better & CHM 271 with a grade of C or better (3,3) 4 credits Contingent on demand

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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