che2mca medicinal chemistry a
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY A
CHE2MCA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be introduced to the chemical principles that are required to understand the action and behaviour of drug compounds. The main areas of study include an introduction to the chemistry and nomenclature of carbohydrates, lipids, steroids and heterocyclic compounds. This unit will provide an understanding of how the chemical structure and behaviour of drug molecules relate to the activity of drugs in biological systems, and how this knowledge can be used to devise strategies for drug design and principles of drug structure-activity relationships (SAR and QSAR), drug-receptor interactions and drugs metabolism. This unit will also contain a computer based practical component.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE1C1A, CHE1C1B
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | Prescribed | Patrick, G., 2013 (5th edition) | Oxford University Press |
| Readings | Medicinal Chemistry: An Introduction | Prescribed | Thomas, G., 2007 (2nd edition) | Wiley |
| Readings | Lecture semi-notes and practical are lodged on the LMS | Prescribed | La Trobe University | La Trobe University |
| Readings | Organic chemistry | Prescribed | Bruice, P. Y., 2016 (8th edition) | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the chemistry (structures, naming, some synthesis methods and reactivity) of important biological molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, steroids and heterocyclic molecules.
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, practice problems from text. Assessed in tests and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the chemistry of organic compounds by describing functional group chemistry and how this impacts on activity with cell-receptors (drug structure-activity relationships ,SAR), identifying pharmacophore, and by describing and drawing the major synthesis steps used to modify organic molecules to enhance drug efficacy.
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, practice problems from text and online. Assessed in tests, exam and practical workshop reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate the use of the major concepts and language of pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry.
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, practice problems from text and online. Assessed in tests, exams and practical workshop reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Recognise drug structures, identify and predict likely metabolic and elimination pathways, describe likely routes of administration by considering issues such as solubility and metabolism.
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, practice problems from text and online. Assessed in tests, exams and practical workshop reports
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Apply knowledge to devise strategies for drug design and principles of drug structure-activity relationships (SAR and QSAR)
- Activities:
- Taught in lectures, tutorials, practical workshops, practice problems from text and online. Assessed in tests, exam and practical workshop reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Computer Laboratory simulation"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two class tests (10% each) (equiv to 600 words total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two laboratory reports (equiv to 300 words total) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| One quiz (equiv to 300 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of tutorials or online quizzes during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 20 - 24
One 6.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of computer laboratory during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two class tests (10% each) (equiv to 600 words total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two laboratory reports (equiv to 300 words total) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| One quiz (equiv to 300 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L3, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasim Al-Rawi
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 20 - 24
One 12.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of tutorials or online quizzes during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
LectureWeek: 20 - 24
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 20 - 24
One 6.0 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays at night from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of computer laboratory during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two class tests (10% each) (equiv to 600 words total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two laboratory reports (equiv to 300 words total) | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| One quiz (equiv to 300 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |