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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biomedical Sciences : Biomedical Sciences

Undergraduate Course: Chemical Pharmacology 2 (BIME08002)

Course Outline
School School of Biomedical Sciences College College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 40
Home subject area Biomedical Sciences Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description This course is intended to provide an understanding of how drugs produce their effects, with some emphasis on the relationship between chemical structure and biological activity at selected sites in the body. No prior knowledge of biology is assumed. This course does not admit to Biology 3 or Pharmacology 4.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: ( Chemistry 1A (CHEM08016) AND Chemistry 1B (CHEM08017)) OR Introduction to the Chemistry of Biology 1 (SCBI07001) OR ( Biological Chemistry (Foundations) 1 (SCBI08001) AND Biological Chemistry 1 (SCBI08002))
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking
Other requirements This course is not available to students on the following degree programmes
S0301 BSc Biological Sciences
S0302 BSc Biological Sciences with Management
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-22 09:00 - 10:50
CentralLecture1-22 11:10 - 12:00
CentralLecture1-22 14:00 - 15:50
CentralLecture1-22 16:10 - 17:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information As arranged (lectures, practicals and tutorials).
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Course is designed to allow medicinal chemists to understand and collaborate with biologists to the benefit of both disciplines.
Assessment Information
1 x 3000-word essay 10% plus class examination 20% plus practical reports 10% = 40%, degree examination = 60%.
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr Norrie Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3508
Email: Norrie.Wilson@ed.ac.uk		 Course secretary Ms Caroline Morris
Tel: (0131 6)51 3255
Email: c.d.morris@ed.ac.uk
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