Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit consolidates concepts introduced in PHCY5618 Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis as well as PHCY5610 Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics. It focuses on the relationships between chemical structure and biological activity of various drugs. Emphasis is on basic principles, broad structure–activity relationships and the mechanisms of action (where known) of a range of important drugs in a number of classes (e.g. antibacterials and antivirals, anticancer drugs, cholinergics and adrenergics, steroids and analgesics) as well as the chemical strategies that have been adopted to optimise their activity. Further, the unit introduces students to the drug development process and explores sources of lead compounds as well as strategies of lead optimisation.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) summarize the steps involved in the drug development process; (2) explain the chemistry of drug-receptor and drug-enzyme interactions; (3) explain the structure–activity relationships and the mechanism of action of various drug classes at the molecular level; (4) discuss how the physiochemical properties of drugs affect their principal therapeutic applications and/or toxicity, stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion; and (5) describe aspects of medicinal chemistry to peers, lay people and other health care professionals.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written assignment; (2) tests; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Connie Locher
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in51500 Master of Pharmacy
- Contact hours
- lectures: 47 hours
tutorials/case studies: 16 hours - Text
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Patrick, G. L. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, 6th edn: Oxford University Press 2017
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.