Techniques in Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Unit code: NPU3103 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Werribee
Prerequisites
NPU2103 - Organic Synthesis
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit builds upon the basic synthetic chemistry covered in NPU2103 Organic Synthesis with a clear focus on the techniques used in the synthesis of modern pharmaceutical products. Important synthetic methodologies for the preparation of chiral compounds are emphasised including an introduction to bio-catalysis. Modern spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques are further utilised in this unit.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply and explain the principles of various organic synthetic procedures to drug synthesis;
  2. Categorise the different classes of protecting groups and describe their role in organic synthesis;
  3. Evaluate various chiral synthetic methodologies, including bio-catalysis, and their application to drug synthesis;
  4. Articulate the principles and application of combinatorial synthesis and the role of metals in organic synthesis;
  5. Acquire and interpret various analytical data including infra-red and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra; and
  6. Evaluate the quality of their own synthesised products and related analytical data and report the findings to peers and demonstrators with initiative and judgement.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 10%
Reflective Assignment
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 50%
Portfolio of Laboratory work with summary addressing criteria
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
Written knowledge assessment of key topics (2 hours)

Laboratory work and the development of practical skills are a critical component of this Unit. Students must therefore attend all of the laboratory sessions and as the laboratory sessions are a critical part of the Learning Outcomes (5,6) of this Unit, a student MUST pass the laboratory component in order to pass the Unit.

Required reading

Reading materials and other resources are listed in VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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