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Polymers in the pharmaceutical industry

Some basic information about the module

Cycle of education: 2022/2023

The name of the faculty organization unit: The faculty Chemistry

The name of the field of study: Pharmaceutical engineering

The area of study: technical/biological sciences

The profile of studing:

The level of study: first degree study

Type of study: full time

discipline specialities :

The degree after graduating from university: Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The name of the module department : Department of Polymers and Biopolymers

The code of the module: 12715

The module status: mandatory for teaching programme

The position in the studies teaching programme: sem: 6 / W30 L30 / 5 ECTS / E

The language of the lecture: Polish

The name of the coordinator: Prof. Piotr Król, DSc, PhD, Eng.

The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: The module aims to provide basic knowledge in the field of chemistry and technology of polymeric materials targeted at the pharmaceutical industry as a manufacturer of medicinal preparations using polymeric components, a biomaterial producer as well as recipients of packaging with specific requirements.

The general information about the module: The module aims to combine knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and chemical technology with knowledge about the methods of manufacturing, properties and application of polymer materials in the modern pharmaceutical industry

Teaching materials: Instrukcje do ćwiczen laboratoryjnych

Bibliography required to complete the module
Bibliography used during lectures
1 Red. S. Janicki, A. Fiebiga, W. Sznitowska Farmacja stosowana PZWL Warszawa Wyd. IV . 1995
2 J.W. Nicholson Chemia polimerów WNT Warszawa. 1994
Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others
1 Rabek, Jan F. Polimery: otrzymywanie, metody badawcze, zastosowanie Warszawa: Wydaw.Nauk.PWN. 2013
2 Ehrenstein, Gottfried Materiały polimerowe: struktura, właściwości, zastosowanie Warszawa: Wydaw.Nauk.PWN. 2016
Bibliography to self-study
1 J. Pielichowski, A. Puszyński Technologia tworzyw sztucznych WNT Warszawa . 2003

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: Student has a good knowledge of chemical technology and chemical engineering.

Basic requirements in category knowledge: Student has an initial knowledge of organic and physical chemistry

Basic requirements in category skills: Student is able to carry out work in a chemical laboratory, especially in the field of organic synthesis.

Basic requirements in category social competences: Student is responsible and respect the safety rules in the chemical laboratory

Module outcomes

MEK The student who completed the module Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching Relationships with KEK Relationships with PRK
01 Student knows the rules for the protection of the environment associated with the production and use of plastic products interactive lecture credit part written K_W07+
K_U07++
P6S_UW
P6S_WG
02 Student has knowledge about raw materials and processes used to produce major polymers on an industrial scale lecture credit part written K_W07++
P6S_WG
03 Student has knowledge on natural and synthetic polymers used in the pharmaceutical industry lecture. laboratory credit part. writing, test, monitor performance K_U07+
P6S_UW
04 Student is able to plan, carry out and evaluate the correctness of the course of the preparation of the polymer product used in the pharmaceutical industry. lecture, laboratory credit part. writing, observation of performance K_W07++
P6S_WG
05 Student can integrate his knowledge of chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical and process engineering and environmental technology in case of formulating and solving engineering tasks present in the technology of medicaments lecture. laboratory test, observation of performance K_U05+
K_U06++
P6S_UW
06 Student understands the necesity for further education and professional development due to the dynamic changes taking place in pharmaceutical technology. lecture, interactive lecture, discussion teaching credit part. written K_K01+++
P6S_KK
07 Student behaves in a professional manner in the laboratory, applies the principles of professional ethics and understand the rules for working in the industry. laboratory observation of performance K_K02++
P6S_KO
P6S_KR

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem. TK The content realized in MEK
6 TK01 Basic concepts in the field of polymer science: definitions, thermodynamic conditions of polymerization, polymerization mechanisms, methods of process implementation, apparatus W01- W04 MEK03 MEK05
6 TK02 ndustrial methods of polymerization: block polymerization, pearl polymerization, emulsion polymerization, emulsion polymerization. The use of these methods in the manufacture of polymers used in pharmacy. W05-W07 MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
6 TK03 Physicochemical properties of polymers important in their applications in pharmacy. Phase transitions, thermal resistance, chemical and biological resistance. Polymer degradation. W08-W10 MEK03 MEK04
6 TK04 Natural polymers used in the pharmaceutical applications W10, W12, L02 MEK02 MEK03 MEK06
6 TK05 Polyethylene and polypropylene. Methods of production, properties and applications. W13-W15 MEK03
6 TK06 Poly (vinyl chloride). Production methods, properties and application. W16,W17 MEK01 MEK03
6 TK07 Polyacrylates. Manufacturing methods, properties and application. Superabsorbents and polymer gels W18-W20, L01, L02 MEK02 MEK06
6 TK08 Synthesis of some preparations and medicinal products based on polymers W22-W24, L01-L05 MEK04 MEK06 MEK07
6 TK09 Vegetable oils as pharmaceutical and cosmetic products W25, W26 MEK02 MEK03
6 TK10 Barrier properties of polymers. Films, packaging materials for medicinal products. W26, W27 MEK01 MEK05
6 TK11 Pharmaceutical polymer biomaterials W28-W30, L01, L02 MEK05

The student's effort

The type of classes The work before classes The participation in classes The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 6) contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.
complementing/reading through notes: 10.00 hours/sem.
Studying the recommended bibliography: 10.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 6) The preparation for a Laboratory: 5.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 15.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Making the report: 5.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 6) The participation in Advice: 3.00 hours/sem.
Exam (sem. 6) The preparation for an Exam: 20.00 hours/sem.
The written exam: 2.00 hours/sem.

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes The way of giving the final grade
Lecture Rating from the written exam - W 1
Laboratory Evaluation of the laboratory includes the average ratings of the tests and performance exercises documented reports - W2
The final grade Final rating W = 0.6 W1 + 0.4 W2

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
(-)

Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
(-)

Others
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Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: yes

1 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; M. Sochacka-Piętal Hydrophilic polyurethane films containing gastrodin as potential temporary biomaterials 2023
2 P. Król; K. Pielichowska; M. Szlachta Hydrophilic and hydrophobic films based on polyurethane cationomers containing TiO2 nanofiller 2022
3 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska Sposób wytwarzania blokowanych poliizocyjanianów do poliuretanowych powłok proszkowych 2022
4 M. Kowal; B. Król; P. Król; K. Nowicka; K. Pielichowska; M. Walczak Polyurethane cationomers containing fluorinated soft segments with hydrophobic properties 2021
5 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska Blokowane poliizocyjaniany, ich zastosowanie oraz poliuretanowe lakiery proszkowe 2021
6 Ł. Byczyński; P. Król; B. Pilch-Pitera; J. Wojturska Blokowane poliizocyjaniany, sposób ich wytwarzania i zastosowanie 2021
7 B. Król; P. Król Structures, properties and applications of the polyurethane ionomers 2020
8 B. Król; P. Król; K. Pielichowska; M. Sochacka-Piętal; Ł. Uram; M. Walczak Synthesis and property of polyurethane elastomer for biomedical applications based on nonaromatic isocyanates, polyesters, and ethylene glycol 2020
9 M. Kędzierski; B. Król; P. Król; K. Pielichowska Polyurethane cationomer films as ecological membranes for building industry 2019