Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Module Offerings
6102FSBMOL-SEP-CTY
Aims
To develop knowledge and practical experience of toxicological and controlled drug analysis within the context of forensic science.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the nature and physiological effects of selected drugs and poisons
2.
Critically evaluate the choice of analytical procedure employed for the analysis of selected drugs
3.
Analyse and critically discuss the results of appropriate analysis of poisons and patterns of poisoning
4.
Carry out laboratory analysis of a range of drugs and related samples using appropriate methods
5.
Report the results of a toxicological and drug analysis in the appropriate fashion
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module is divided into areas relating to forensic toxicology and drug analysis:
• Classification, description and effects of drugs (including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, LSD, barbiturates, date rape drugs, prescription drugs, legal highs)
• Controlled substances legislation (the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1971 and related Acts/Amendments)
• Current issues in forensic toxicology and drug analysis
• Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
• Samples, sampling and sequence of analytical procedures
• Application of analytical techniques for the analysis of drugs and toxicological samples (e.g. blood , urine, oral fluid, etc.)
• Drugs in Sport
• Drug testing (e.g. Drink/Drug Driving)
• QA and QC laboratory procedures
• Case Studies
Module Overview:
Within this module, you will develop knowledge and practical experience of toxicological and controlled drug analysis within the context of forensic science.
Within this module, you will develop knowledge and practical experience of toxicological and controlled drug analysis within the context of forensic science.
Additional Information:All lecture material will be made available to the students via Canvas.