Granules are solid dosage form of medicament in which the powdered drug or drugs are mixed with sweetening, flavoring, and coloring agents. A granulating agent is added to moisten the powder and mixed thoroughly. The wet mass is passed through a suitable sieve and the granules are dried at a temperature of 60°C. They are…
Powders are preparations consisting of solid, loose, and dry particles of varying degrees of fineness. They are smooth to touch and nonirritating to skin. Powders generally range from 0.1 microns to 10 microns in size and are either swallowed or may be administered with water. They are marketed as single-dose and multidose powders. Each dose…
Dosage forms are classified into four types on the basis of the following aspects: Figure 4.1 shows the classification of dosage forms.
Learning Objectives A drug is defined as an agent intended for use in the diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease in humans or in animals. Drugs are not administered as such and they are converted into a palatable form, which is called as “dosage form.” Dosage form contains both active and inactive ingredients…
Current members of the Advisory Committee for Biochemistry are: Dora Carrico-Moniz (Chemistry), Co-Director Mathew Tantama (Chemistry), Co-Director Melissa Beers (Biological Sciences) Michelle Carmell (Biological Sciences) Dora Carrico-Moniz (Chemistry) Louise Darling (Biological Sciences) Don Elmore (Chemistry) John Goss (Biological Sciences) Mona Hall (Chemistry) Vanja Klepac-Ceraj (Biological Sciences) Adam Matthews (Biological Sciences) Megan Núñez (Chemistry) Elizabeth Oakes…
Seminars, informational events and social gatherings relevant to biochemistry are announced through the Biochemistry Facebook Page and the BIOC CHEM Google Group. These events are always open to all students—not only biochemistry majors! Contact Mala Radhakrishnan if you wish to be added to the Google group.
Many students interested in biochemistry do independent research with faculty. To get involved with research, you should contact a few faculty members you might be interested in working with to discuss projects in their labs. If those faculty members are currently taking research students, they will likely set up a time to talk with you…
While we recommend that first year students take courses in biology and chemistry, some students don’t realize their interest in biochemistry until later. In fact, a few students have completed the major after taking essentially no courses in these areas during their first year. Starting late often doesn’t require as heavy of a courseload as…
Absolutely! Previous majors—including those who have completed thesis research or even a second major—have taken advantage of the exceptional study abroad opportunities offered through the college. If you are considering studying abroad, you should plan ahead as early as possible to make sure you are able to complete the courses you need during your semesters…
Often students feel that there is a daunting number of courses required for the Biochemistry major. However, these requirements don’t have to feel onerous, and can be quite manageable with advanced planning. In particular, students who begin their first-year with courses in biology and chemistry are often able to complete the major without taking more…