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CHEM30280

Academic Year 2024/2025

Medicinal Chemistry (level 3) (CHEM30280)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Declan Gilheany
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Fundamental terminology and concepts involved in Medicinal Chemistry and drug development will be introduced. Major drug targets will be identified and the various approaches towards drug design will be discussed. The meaning and importance of pharmacokinetic and - metabolic (ADMET) properties of drugs will be highlighted. All different subjects will be exemplified by case studies. A computer-based course material, Molecular Conceptor, with free student access to the material, will be used for the teaching.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The student will learn how drugs are developed and the problems involved in the process. How drug targets are selected, how drug hits are identified and optimized into lead compounds, and their possible subsequent development into candidates for clinical trials.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Tutorial

6
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Total

102

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Organic Chemistry (Level 2) (CHEM 20040)


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): Two Hour End of Trimester Written Examination End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
70
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): 3 x Homework Assignments during the trimester. Week 3, Week 7, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Declan Gilheany Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Charles Loh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Xiangming Zhu Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 14:00 - 14:50
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