CHEM10100 Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Academic Year 2022/2023

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 on scientific language and scientific presentation, paper analysis and critical thinking will be held throughout the trimester. Students will also work on a project aiming at conveying a scientific message to a lay audience.
A basic chemistry knowledge is strongly recommended.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

4
Specified Learning Activities

4
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

112
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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Online quiz-style test before the end of the trimester. Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Continuous Assessment: Poster Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Continuous Assessment: Concept video Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
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% No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
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