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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Reference PL1001 Version 2
Created July 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved July 2022 SCQF Points 30
Amended August 2023 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide an introduction to medicinal chemistry appropriate for the study and understanding of structures, properties and behaviours of molecules as applied to and in the context of pharmaceutical sciences.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate a knowledge of selected aspects of medicinal chemistry.
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the origins, structures, properties and behaviours of molecules within the context of pharmaceutical sciences, including drugs, excipients and receptors at a molecular level.
3 Demonstrate a knowledge of procedures used, problem solving and reporting of data in practical medicinal chemistry.

Indicative Module Content
Structure of molecules: electron configuration, orbitals, bonding, hybridisation, intermolecular forces, stereochemistry. Properties of solids, liquids & gases. Functional Groups: aliphatic, aromatic, heteroaromatic; reaction types. Origin of drugs: pharmacognosy, natural products. Drug structure, function, action, Lipinski's Rules. Basic laboratory skills in practical medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.

Module Delivery
Lectures and coursework sessions (consisting of practical exercises including laboratory work, data interpretation, computer-based exercises and tutorials). Directed study (consisting of paper and electronic based materials often incorporating self-assessment and directed reading).

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 80 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 220 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Examination Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: Closed book written examination
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 50% Outcomes Assessed: 3
Description: An individual written laboratory report

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 (EX1) comprises 50% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D or better is required to pass this assessment. Component 2 (CW1) comprises 50% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D or better is required to pass this assessment. Overall Grade D or better is required to pass this module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade for the module.
Examination:
Coursework: A B C D E F NS
A A A B B E E
B A B B C E E
C B B C C E E
D B C C D E E
E E E E E E F
F E E E E F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BARBER, J. and ROSTON, C., 2021. Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Second Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2 PATRICK, G., 2017. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry. Sixth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3 KOTZ, J.C., TREICHEL, P.M., TOWNSEND, J. AND TREICHEL, D., 2015. Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. Ninth Edition. Australia: Cengage Learning.
4 CAIRNS, D., 2012. Essentials of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Fourth Edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
5 LOUDON, G.M., 2016. Organic Chemistry. Sixth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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