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CHEM503 Medicinal Chemistry

Updated: 21 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
17 April 2010 21 April 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHEM303 or CHEM303A
Notes None
Combined Units CHEM303 - Medicinal Chemistry
Coordinator(s) Stephen Glover (sglover@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit deals with the structure and properties of lipids including steroids, carbohydrates and amino acids and aspects of their biosynthesis as well as their metabolism. It provides a chemical understanding of the role of acetylcoenzyme A in energy production and biosynthesis. It also deals with the metabolism of endogenous and exogenous chemicals and the role of chemicals in the cause and treatment of cancer. The unit also introduces drug properties, their mode of action and outlines modern methods of drug discovery. CHEM503 includes additional topics and greater depth of coverage of the material demanding a higher level of understanding in assessment tasks.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

'Chemistry and Medicines' An Introductory Text
ISBN: 9780854046454
Hanson, J.R., RSC 2006
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignments 70%
Assessment Notes
Four assignments
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Practical 30%
Assessment Notes
Eight practicals
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand the properties and functions of selected biologically important molecules;
  2. apply the principles of organic chemistry to understanding the structure and function of these molecules in biological processes;
  3. understand the behaviour of drugs in the treatment of disease as well as appreciate how new drugs are discovered;
  4. extend skills in problem solving, particularly their use in chemical systems and extend and reinforce a range of practical skills through integrated and relevant laboratory experiments;
  5. broaden the range of written communication skills through experience in laboratory work and assignments;
  6. outcomes 1-5 will be expected with a higher level of knowledge, interpretation, understanding, communication and skills.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of discipline is a key learning outcome. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills will be developed through use of assignments requiring (in part) descriptive and explanatory responses. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The importance of an understanding of the chemistry of biological processes is stressed throughout the unit. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Aspects of some assignments will deal with computer based applications and especially chemical information retrieval via the library and the WWW. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving skills will be developed and extended through use of assignments requiring (in part) complex reasoning and quantitative responses. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Social and environmental aspects for the safe handling and disposal of chemicals is a part of the unit. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Some practical laboratory exercises will involve team work. 		True
   

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