Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

4002PHASCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

To explore the structure, bonding, functionality and reactions of organic molecules with specific reference to pharmaceutically important drugs and to develop in the student an ability to practise chemical laboratory skills and evaluate and communicate their findings.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Perform basic techniques within the chemistry laboratory, gather data, evaluate and communicate information within a scientific report.
2.
Recognise the bonding and bonding interactions of small molecular weight organic molecules, and biological molecules.
3.
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of pharmaceutically important molecules in terms of functional group chemistry, synthesis, stereochemistry and properties.
4.
Identify and reflect upon various aspects of personal development and self-awareness.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Keyskills: critical thinking, report writing, referencing, structure drawing; health and safety. Basic lab skills: a series of practical to develop general lab skills. Bonding and intermolecular bonding. Bonding interactions in small molecular weight molecules and biological molecules. Organic chemistry; functional groups, stereochemistry, materials, synthesis and mechanisms. Introduction to pharmaceutically important low molecular weight drugs.
Module Overview:
This module enables you to explore the structure, bonding, functionality and reactions of organic molecules with specific reference to pharmaceutically important drugs. You will also develop your ability to practice chemical laboratory skills.
Additional Information:Practical sessions will involve students gaining experience of basic chemical laboratory techniques and developing data analysis and report writing. The examination will assess students understanding of the principles of organic chemistry.

Assessments

Centralised Exam

Report

Future Focus e-learning task