Postgraduate Course: Chemical Biology for MSc Drug Discovery and Translational Biology (PGBI11030)
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 |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate |
Other subject area |
Service Courses for Biology |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
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 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | 20 sides | |
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
- describe synthetic procedures involved in carbohydrate synthesis, and the methods used for carbohydrate structure determination
- understand the potential (and limitations) of genetic techniques in the development of our understanding of cellular pathways and in drug design
- explain the theory which underpins current understanding of protein mediated electron transfer and the physical methods used to determine RedOx processes occurring in metalloproteins
- provide examples of the variety of chemical reactions catalyzed by metals in enzymes
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
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Assessment Information
| One degree exam of 3 hours. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Lindsay Sawyer
Tel: (0131 6)50 7062
Email: L.Sawyer@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
Email: Vicky.Mactaggart@ed.ac.uk |
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