Postgraduate Course: Chemistry for Life Sciences (PGT) (CHEM08024)
Course Outline
School |
School of Chemistry |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Chemistry |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
A chemistry course for postgraduate taught students. Organic chemistry of biologically important compounds and reactions; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; reaction kinetics; structure determination of biological molecules; foundations of transition metal chemistry. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Available to PGT Medicinal & Biological Chemistry students only by discussion with Programme Director.
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Additional Costs |
Purchase of a laboratory coat. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | King's Buildings | Laboratory | | 1-11 | | | | 10:00 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Darwin Lecture Theatre G10 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. describe and explain the roles of metals in biological processes and the biochemistry of vitamins and antibiotics
2. describe and explain the principles of stereochemistry, biochemical synthetic reactions and their application to simple metabolic pathways
3. describe the principles of biological kinetics, bioenergetics, and biologically relevant methods of chemical structure determination
4. use their knowledge to explain observations and solve problems associated with the material covered in the course
5. use laboratory equipment in a safe manner in order to prepare materials, measure physical quantities, and to interpret and analyse the results in a clear, succinct laboratory report
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Assessment Information
One degree examination and coursework. |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Dominic Campopiano
Tel: (0131 6)50 5809
Email: Dominic.Campopiano@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Susan Maitland
Tel: (0131 6)50 4707
Email: Susan.Maitland@ed.ac.uk |
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