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 | Foundations of Medicinal Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM141 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Nixon Chemistry G.L.Nixon@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Upon successful completion of this module, a student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the chemical components of cells. |
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(LO2) Upon successful completion of this module, a student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure, chemical bonding and interactions of a range of cellular macromolecules that allow natural cellular processes to occur |
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(LO3) Upon successful completion of this module, a student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key drug targets in medicinal chemistry, including enzymes, receptors and nucleic acids |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The course will be taught through a series of 28 lectures which are supported by 6 tutorials throughout term. |
Syllabus |
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The course will have the following syllabus, but there is likely to be overlap in the delivery of the two sections. Lectures 14-16 (Protein structure and function) Lectures 17-18 (Enzymes; Structure and function) |
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 |
28 |
6 |
34 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 116 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Formal examination | 120 minutes | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Tutorial submissions Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is no re-submission opportunity. These assignments are not marked anonymously. | 20 |