Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the module, the student will have a clearer understanding of the principles of the various disciplines that are encompassed by the degree in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
Curricular information is subject to change.
This is a module that will discuss aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. Case studies will be used throughout the module to exemplify chemical and biological aspects of drugs, natural products and vaccines. The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concepts that are at the bases of interdisciplinary subjects such as chemistry and biology, pharmacology and drug development. Workshops and tutorials will be impeded into the module. A basic chemistry knowledge is strongly recommended.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 4 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Total | 108 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
A variety of teaching approaches will be used in this module, including group work and problem-solving.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Exclusions:If any stage 2 chemistry modules has been taken already, the student will not be accepted into the module.
Learning Recommendations:CHEM10040/CHEM00010 or Leaivng Cert Chemistry
CHEM00020 or Leaivng Cert Chemistry
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment: Concept Video | Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Class Test: Online quiz-style test before the end of the trimester. | Unspecified | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Examination: End of trimester written examination. Due to the pandemic, the method of exam delivery is subject to change (remote or in-person exam). This will dictate whether it is open-book or not. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 60 |
Yes |
Carry forward of passed components
Yes| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
The feedback strategy will vary depending on the assessment. Individual feedback will be provided to students on all of their assessments. This may consist of annotated exam/test scripts; overall feedback to the class; annotated or comments on assignments.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Elaine O'Reilly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Marina Rubini | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Ruairi Bannon | Tutor |
| Ms Amber Barry | Tutor |