This Unit follows on from NPU2104 Drug discovery and Development and examines the modern techniques used to design pharmaceutical products. Students will undertake studies in structure-based (SBDD) and ligand-based (LBDD) drug design, computer-aided drug design and subsequent synthetic pathway design.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NPU3102
Prerequisites
NPU2103 - Organic Synthesis
NPU2104 - Drug Discovery and Development
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Review pharmaceutical methodology for the design of new drugs and propose synthetic pathways for their preparation; | ||
| 2. | Devise appropriate methodology for the design of new drugs; | ||
| 3. | Apply drug design methodology, including computer-aided and related techniques to the design of a new drug; and | ||
| 4. | Review and present data to peers and demonstrators with responsibility and accountability. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written Assignment (1000 words) | 20% |
| Assignment | Computer-aided drug design | 40% |
| Examination | Final Exam (2 hours) | 40% |
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