VCP1021

Medicinal chemistry IA (6 points)

(PHA)

Leader: Dr Elizabeth Yuriev

Offered:
Parkville First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: In this teaching program students are expected to develop: 1. Understanding of the key concepts in chemical structure and bonding including functioinal groups, pharmaceutical spectroscopy, reactions of organic molecules and the basic principles of medicinal chemistry. 2. Abilities in the areas of techniques associated with medicinal chemistry. 3. 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%