Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM248 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PM O'Neill Chemistry P.M.Oneill01@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental principles that underpin modern medicinal chemistry, including an introduction to targets for drug action, methods of administration, qualitative and quantitative SAR, computer aided molecular design, solid phase chemistry /combinatorial chemistry. The course will also introduce approaches to the design of high quality hits using parameters such as Ligand Efficiency, Lipophilic Ligand Efficiency, Property Forecast Indexing and will provide some introductory carbohydrate chemistry. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of this module students are expected to have acquired an understanding of |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This course will be taught by a series of lectures (16). Students will learn how to apply their knowledge by completing a series of related tutorials ( 2 x 2 hours). |
Syllabus |
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Lecture 1 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry: Overview of Targets for Drug Action |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
4 |
20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
formal examination | 90 minutes | 90 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assignments Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 10 |