CHEM 426 Exam guidance

The content of the exam

The learning outcomes of the module are shown below, the assessment of CHEM426 is based on
these learning outcomes.

Students should be able to show that they can define and explain colloidal systems
and name examples of different colloids. They should demonstrate a
detailed understanding of how colloidal stability can be obtained, and explain and utilise
the principles behind calculating colloidal stability.
Students should be able to describe the different types of nanomedicines and discuss the
range of advanced synthetic routes used to produce different nanomedicine structures for
oral and injectable administration. They should understand the differences between
conjugated and non-conjugated delivery systems, including self-assembled nanostructures
and be able to explain the advanced methods available for the characterisation of
nanomedicines.
Students will understand the principles behind pharmacokinetics and the importance of
these principles to nanomedicine. They will understand the different routes of
administration used to deliver nanomedicines and be able to explain how different diseases
present different challenges to drug delivery and how nanomedicines can be designed to
targets specific diseases.
Students will be able to examine the state of the art for nanomedicines and discuss the
future research directions.

Equations that students will be expected to recall in the exam:

Lecture 3

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Lecture 4

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Lecture 5

Other equations
With regards to the remaining equations, it is important to consider the relationship between the
terms in the equation. Students will be expected to understand the main factors that influence the
systems the equations represent.