Postgraduate Course: Chemical Biology for MSc Drug Discovery and Translational Biology (short course) (BICH11006)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Biochemistry |
Other subject area |
Service Courses for Biology |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course covers the application of organic chemistry methods, theory and mechanism to biological systems. The course also describes methods used to manipulate and study cellular processes. Individual lecture courses comprise: Biocatalysis in Synthesis, Molecular Enzymology, Carbohydrates, Molecular Engineering, and Bioinorganic Chemistry.
The usual combination for the Drug Discovery MSc is Biocatalysis in Synthesis, Molecular Enzymology and Molecular Engineering, each comprising 5 lectures. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Pharmacology (DENT11002)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
It is RECOMMENDED that students do NOT also take
Chemical Biology (LISC11027)
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:
- understand the role played by enzymes in modern asymmetric synthesis
- discuss the range of chemical reactions amenable to biocatalysis
- understand the role of common cofactors such as ATP, NAD, biotin, thiamine and pyridoxal phosphate in enzymatic reactions
- understand the potential (and limitations) of genetic techniques in the development of our understanding of cellular pathways and in drug design
Learning outcomes specific to attainment of a pass at Level 11 include:
- ability to integrate all, or most, of the main areas of the course
- development of original and creative responses to problems and issues within the course
- application of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to issues at the forefront of the subject area |
Assessment Information
| Students will be assessed on the basis of a written report, chosen from a series of essay titles provided by Chemistry lecturers. Reports will be marked by members of the MSc team in Biology and moderated by the appropriate Chemistry lecturer. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Paul Taylor
Tel: (0131 6)50 7058
Email: p.taylor@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
Email: Vicky.Mactaggart@ed.ac.uk |
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