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PHAR5713: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2024 unit information
This unit will explore the early phases of the drug discovery process from identification of a biological target molecule (enzyme or receptor) to identification of lead molecules and how chemical synthesis and biological screening is applied to develop lead molecules into drugs with desired molecular properties. Topics include drug discovery, protein structure and function, protein structure determination, drug synthesis, spectroscopic analysis, functional groups, molecular properties, molecular modelling, structure based drug design, drug screening. Students will also gain experience in a variety of experimental techniques related to drug design. In addition, students will develop skills including critical thinking, the use of information technology and report writing.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PHAR5713 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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6 credit points of Biochemistry, 12 credit points of Chemistry, 12 credit points of Pharmacology, 12 credit points of Physiology |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a working understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of chemistry necessary for understanding drug analysis, delivery, drug action and therapeutics, and diagnostics
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms of action and the properties drugs display as biologically active molecules in living systems
- LO3. identify sources of drugs, the way they are discovered, purified, characterised and analysed, and their physico-chemical properties
- LO4. apply appropriate numeracy skills to the solution of pharmacy problems
- LO5. engage in continuous reflection and take responsibility for personal and professional development
- LO6. demonstrate appropriate attitudes and values in personal and professional dealings and business practice
- LO7. demonstrate the ability to learn independently and take responsibility for your learning
- LO8. demonstrate skills in time management, goal and priority setting, and self-evaluation
- LO9. demonstrate a working understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of pharmacology necessary for understanding drug action and analysis
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