This course will introduce students to the key ideas and fundamental molecular components of biochemistry. The course will cover simple biomolecules and non-covalent interactions, building up to biological oligomers. This will lead to introductory pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, illustrated with medicinal chemistry case studies.
Private Study: 124
Contact Hours: 26
Total: 150
Not available as an elective module
• Online Quiz 1 (1 hour) – 5%
• Online Quiz 2 (1 hour) – 5%
• Assessed Worksheet 1 (4 hours) – 15%
• Assessed Worksheet 2 (4 hours) – 15%
• Examination (2 hours) – 60%
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1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of non-covalent interactions;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of some important classes of biological oligomers;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics and the role of medicinal chemistry in improving these parameters;
4. Describe and critically evaluate examples of medicinal chemistry case studies.
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