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. These concepts also require an appreciation of the chemistry of proteins and nucleic acids as these macromolecules constitute common drug targets. Further, the unit introduces students to the drug development process and explores sources of lead compounds as well as strategies of lead optimisation. Additionally, technical and analytical skills in methods commonly employed in drug isolation, identification and analysis are acquired and refined.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) appreciate the many facets of the drug development process; (2) be familiar with the chemistry of proteins and nucleic acids as common drug targets; (3) understand the various ways in which drugs interact with their biological target; (4) recognise and classify a number of drug structures and predict their in vivo behaviour and activity; (5) describe structure–activity relationships and the mechanism of action of various drugs at the molecular level; (6) understand how physiochemical properties of drugs affect their principal therapeutic applications and/or toxicity, stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion; and (7) competently demonstrate technical and analytical skills in methods commonly employed in drug isolation, identification and analysis.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory assessments; (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: 39 hours
tutorials/case studies: 9 hours
labs: 18 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.