MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY A
CHE2MCA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be introduced to the chemical principles that are required to understand the action and behaviours of a drug compound. The main areas of study include an introduction to the chemistry and nomenclature of carbohydrates, lipids, steroids and heterocyclic compounds and some of their reactions. 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.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jasim Al-Rawi
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (CHE1C1B AND CHE1C1A) OR (CHE1CHF AND CHE1APL)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Medicinal Chemistry: An Introduction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Thomas, G.
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Organic chemistry
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Bruice, P. Y.
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Patrick, G.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Keith White
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 13 - 16
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer Laboratory simulation
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 15 - 15
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jasim Al-Rawi
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 13 - 16
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer Laboratory simulation
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 15 - 15
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 21 - 31
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 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.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 21 - 31
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 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.
PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 21 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 37 - 47
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 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.
PracticalWeek: 37 - 47
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 37 - 47
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L3 , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 19 - 23
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 19 - 23
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 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.
PracticalWeek: 19 - 23
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L3 , Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 19 - 23
One 3.00 hours computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 19 - 23
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 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.
PracticalWeek: 19 - 23
One 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 19 - 23
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 23 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 3-hour end-of-semester written examination (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two in-class tests (15% each) (600-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Two laboratory reports (5% each) (300-words equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3 |