BMC4100 - Medicinal Chemistry Honours Research Project

Offered

Clayton Full year 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester to First semester 2009 (Day)
Parkville Full year 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will be the research part of the Honours degree, a compulsory part of a 4th year research degree. This until will provide the students with an understanding of the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project and provide them with the knowledge and skills for higher studies and learning in the Medicinal Chemistry discipline.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will;

1. Be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline.
2. Have a detailed understanding of the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project.
3. Be able to execute and analyse a set of laboratory-based studies.
4. Be proficient in computer based literature searching, accessing Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS) and other computer programs commonly used in their chosen Medicinal Chemistry discipline.
5. Be able to present scientific results in a style suitable for publication.
6. Have the capability to pursue higher studies and learning in the Medicinal Chemistry discipline.