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CHEM30260

Academic Year 2024/2025

Chemical Biology of Natural Products (CHEM30260)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Paul Evans
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Nature is the main expert in making molecules and in this module we will focus on understanding how from very few synthetic precursors it is possible to generate a vast amount of natural substances. This module is a core module for students in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. A good background in organic chemistry is expected as the module will focus on synthetic mechanisms occurring in the bio-synthesis of natural substances.

Textbook: Paul. M. Dewick -Medicinal Natural Product: A biosynthetic Approach- Wiley- Interscience

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, the student should be able to understand and discuss structures, synthesis and biological activity of hormones and pheromones, prostaglandins, terpenes, alkaloids, antibiotics, aromatic polyketides and aromatic compounds.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

4
Laboratories

24
Autonomous Student Learning

54
Total

106

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Traditional lectures will be used to cover the material. Lecturers will endeavour to make these sessions as interactive as possible. Graded continuous assessment work will aim to implant key concepts and the laboratory sessions with a focus on natural products will build synthetic chemistry experience.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

CHEM20040

Learning Exclusions:

none

Learning Recommendations:

CHEM30200, CHEM30210 and CHEM30220


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final written examination at the end of the trimester. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
60
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Laboratory assessment, including: laboratory practice, reports, data and sample qualities. Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Two short written tests and one piece of homework which will support learning of the lecture material. Week 5, Week 8, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No

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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback on the in-class assessed excercises will be provided.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 23, 26, 30, 32 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29 Wed 10:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
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