Overview
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Learning outcomes
Understand traditional and modern methods used for drug discovery;
Understand how molecules interact at the molecular level and how this relates to the activity of drugs;
Demonstrate how crystallography and computational methods are used for drug development;
Demonstrate a knowledge of reaction mechanisms and how they can aid in understanding the mode of action of a drug;
Demonstrate practical skills through the practice of chemical synthesis in a laboratory;
Demonstrate the capacity to work in small research groups, to solve problems and communicate science in both written and oral forms.
Teaching approach
Assessment
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available if a specific assessment in this unit is failed. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
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Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required $35, Safety glasses $8, Lab book $3
Availability in areas of study
Medicinal chemistry