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Hobart
Introduction
This unit will provide basic training to obtain fundamental laboratory skills in the field of pharmaceutical and chromatographic science. The purpose of this unit is to introduce the basic laboratory skills that researchers utilise on a daily basis.
Summary
| Unit name | Basic Laboratory Skills in Pharmaceutical and Chromatographic Science |
| Unit code | CSA741 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Mohammed Sedeeq |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |
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| Hobart | Semester 2 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare, standardise and monitor the quality of pharmaceutical drug solutions
- Demonstrate pre-use and calibration checks on commonly used pharmaceutical equipment, and perform routine laboratory procedures
- Demonstrate the principles and pharmaceutical applications of various types of chromatographic techniques
- Critically evaluate the advantages, limitations and other specific information that can be gained from various pharmaceutical and chromatographic techniques
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 030399 | $2,384.00 | $2,384.00 | not applicable | $6,802.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Co-requisites
CSA742Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online class: 120 min, (7 times/semester), Science Laboratory: 180min, (11 times/semester), Independent learning: 120min, (13 times/semester) |
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| Assessment | Module-associated online quizzes|Submission of excel files|Multiple choice question online quizzes (20%)|Practical Exam (30%)|Online Written Tests (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
No specific textbooks or reading lists are required for this unit as self-directed searches for information are required and strongly encouraged in this unit. Links to specific information relevant to laboratory sessions or theoretical background will be distributed via the lecture material or MyLO. |
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| Recommended | Recommended readings/video material will be available via the laboratory worksheets and MyLO. |
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