Increasing student participation and theory application in pharmaceutical technology lectures

Abstract

A poster presentation on increasing student participation and theory application in pharmaceutical technology lectures. Introduction: The application of theory in practical scenarios enhances the learning process and makes it more enjoyable and stimulating for students. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in pharmaceutical technology was launched by the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Malta in 2011. Within this course two study units dedicated to aspects of pharmaceutical processes in production, namely active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing and production and operations management, were developed. The introduction of a presentation within these two study units is thought to increase the participation of students during lectures and enable them to understand better the material covered during lectures. Aims: To introduce a class presentation related to a real case scenario for each study unit, to increase student participation and to promote the application of the theory learned during lectures.