VCF1021

Chemistry I A (6 points)

(PHA)

Leader: Dr Elizabeth Yuriev

Offered:
Parkville Full year 2004 (Day)
Parkville First semester 2005 (Day)
Parkville Full year 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students will develop: - An understanding of the key concepts in chemical stucture and bonding including functional groups, pharmaceutical spectroscopy, reactions of organic molecules and the basic principles of medicinal chemistry. - Abilities in the areas of techniques associated with medicinal chemistry relevant to formulation science. - An appreciation of the role of molecular shapes and electronic distributions as the basis for drug-receptor interactions.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 90%, Practical work and other tests: 10%