CHEM433-20S2 (C) Semester Two 2020

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2020
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2020
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 24 July 2020
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 25 September 2020

Description

If you are interested in human and animal health, how biological systems work at the molecular level and are passionate about how you can apply your science skills and knowledge in health related areas, then this is the course for you. In this course we will introduce you to the basic concepts of medicinal chemistry. Starting with an overview of medicinal chemistry from disease to practical real-world treatment applications, the course will then focus on four of the early stages of the drug development process; molecular basis for disease, target identification, lead development, and in-vitro inhibitor testing techniques. Self-directed learning topics will reinforce the concepts presented and allow you to extend your understanding into the later stages of the drug development process. Specialist guest seminars will also introduce you to some of these later stage considerations around animal testing, toxicology, clinical trials, regulatory requirements and environmental considerations. The four core topics covered by formal teaching in this course are: - Molecular mechanisms of disease - Drug target identification and validation - Development of lead compounds and drug candidates - In-vitro drug/inhibitor testing techniques

Prerequisites

CHEM337 or CHEM322 or BCHM338 RP: CHEM337 or CHEM322 or BCHM338

Recommended Preparation

CHEM337 or CHEM322 or BCHM338

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jodie Johnston

Lecturers

Rudi Marquez-Mazlin , Timothy Allison and Ian Shaw

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignment(s) 33%
Exam 67%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,054.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences .

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  • CHEM433-20S2 (C) Semester Two 2020