Medicinal Chemistry (8343.4)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Science | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Recognise chemical structures of common medicinal agents and understand the reactivity of common functional groups;
2. Describe the mode of action of biologically active compounds;
3. Be familiar with the methods used to develop new chemical entities with pharmacologic activity as well as optimise existing drugs;
4. Apply their knowledge to the chemical basis for synthesis of medicinal products and relate their chemical knowledge to the issues confronting pharmaceutical scientists;
5. Use the organic reactions that they have previously encountered to design syntheses of biologically active compounds;
6. Use their knowledge about functional groups and properties to predict the physical and chemical properties of the biologically active compounds; and
7. Develop their generic skills and attributes in communication and lifelong learning.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Chemistry 1b, 1517, or equivalent.Corequisites
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Prescribed book
Ashraf Ghanem " Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry" First edition 2011
This text will be available on Canvas site.
Recommended reading book
Graham L. Patrick "An introduction to Medicinal Chemistry" Fourth edition, 2010
This text is available for temporary loan in the University of Canberra Library.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Lab/Tut handouts should be submitted by the end of each lab/tut session. The end of semester lab report should be submitted online via the unit Canvas site. The first page of each assessment submission should include the following information:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Assessment Name:
Date of Submission:
Word Count:
Assignment Extension: Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.
Special assessment requirements
Students must achieve an overall mark of 50 % or higher to pass this unit. The following criteria must also be satisfied to pass this unit:
- Participation in laboratory and tutorial sessions is a compulsory condition of this unit. A student must participate in at least 80 % of the laboratory and tutorial sessions in order to pass the unit.
- Attempt all assessment items
- A minimum of 50 % in each assessment item (i.e. the laboratory assessments, tutorial assessments, and average of 50% in both/combined written examinations; MST + EST = 35/70) must be achieved in order to pass the unit.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Each week there are 2 hours of lectures online and 4 hours of lab/tutorial on campus. Students are expected to spend an additional 6 hours per week on study and completion of assessment items.
Participation requirements
Participation in laboratory and tutorial sessions is a compulsory condition of this unit. A student must participate in at least 80 % of the laboratory and tutorial sessions in order to pass the unit. In the event that you cannot attend your assigned laboratory or tutorial session due to illness or unavoidable commitments you will need to provide a medical or counsellor's certificate or a letter from your employer.
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Required IT skills
Students should have computer skills
In-unit costs
Labcoat and safety glasses
Work placement, internships or practicums
Laboratory training on sophisticated technology used in industry will be provided in this unit.
