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<p>Medicinal chemistry is a multidisciplinary unit that applies the principles of chemistry and biochemistry to understand the design and actions of drugs and therapeutic agents in the body. Students will study aspects of the discovery and development of drugs; bio-molecular targets of drugs in the human body; the delivery, distribution and metabolism of drugs; with an emphasis on approaches to drug design.</p>
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<p>• Drug targets</p>
<p>• Drug discovery</p>
<p>• Rational drug design</p>
<p>• Pharmacokinetics</p>
<p>• Process development</p>
<p>• Case studies</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Medicinal chemistry is a multidisciplinary unit that applies the principles of chemistry and biochemistry to understand the design and actions of drugs and therapeutic agents in the body. Students will study aspects of the discovery and development of drugs; bio-molecular targets of drugs in the human body; the delivery, distribution and metabolism of drugs; with an emphasis on approaches to drug design.</p>
Unit content
<p>• Drug targets</p> <p>• Drug discovery</p> <p>• Rational drug design</p> <p>• Pharmacokinetics</p> <p>• Process development</p> <p>• Case studies</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scchm3001">010500 - Chemical Sciences</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed SCCHM1002 AND the student must have achieved at least 180 credit points prior to enrolment</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Describe the process of drug development from concept to market</p>
K2
<p>Explain how drugs and targets interact at the molecular level, and how this relates to the activity of drugs in the body</p>
K3
<p>Describe the processes of drug delivery, absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination in the body, and explain how the drug structure relates to these processes</p>
S1
<p>Predict the impact of molecular structural changes on drug functionality</p>
S2
<p>Analyse and evaluate scientific data</p>
S3
<p>Design, plan and perform experiments in a safe manner and accurately record and analyse laboratory observations</p>
A1
<p>Appreciate the role medicinal chemistry plays in helping to solve problems in daily life, science and society</p>
A2
<p>Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate medicinal chemistry information from a range of relevant sources and present this in an appropriate form</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Apply unit content to answer simple questions</p>
<p>Online Quizzes</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1
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<p>Design and perform laboratory experiments and produce laboratory reports</p>
<p>Laboratories</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
S2, S3, A2
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<p>In depth case studies applying unit content to specific areas of medicinal chemistry through posters, infographics, presentations and discussions</p>
<p>Case studies</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
S2, A1, A2
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<p>Test or examination which may include multiple choice answer, short-answer questions, and extended response questions </p>
<p>End of semester assessment </p>
<p>25-35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scchm3001">010500 - Chemical Sciences</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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