65741 Chemistry and Pharmacology of Illicit Drugs

6cp; 5hpw

Requisite(s): 65508 Organic Chemistry 2 AND 65409c Analytical Chemistry 2

This subject aims to familiarise students with the pharmacology, chemistry, methods of analysis and legal status of a wide range of drugs used for recreational and other non-clinical purposes. It examines the pharmacology of the various classes of drugs (opioids, amphetamine and other stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis and other drugs, including alcohol and nicotine). Other topics covered include: routes of synthesis; profiling of drugs to determine the method of manufacture; clandestine laboratory operations; sampling and analysis protocols; State and federal legislation covering the possession, supply, manufacture and importation of certain drugs; drugs in sport; the 'war on drugs'; case studies and social issues.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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