VPS1021 - Chemistry I A

Leader: Elizabeth Yuriev

Offered

Parkville First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Chemical structure, bonding and shape. Bioinorganic chemistry. Spectroscopy and analysis. Introduction to organic chemistry. Alkanes, stereochemistry, optical activity. Chemical kinetics. Organic reaction mechanisms.

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): 80%, Practical work and other tests: 20%