n.BA.XX.MMWWS.23HS (Active Ingredient Synthesis) 
Module: Active Ingredient Synthesis
This information was generated on: 15 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MMWWS.23HS
Title
Active Ingredient Synthesis
Credits
2

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Prof. Dr. Rainer Riedl
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 56 18 / rainer.riedl@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Prof. Dr. Rainer Riedl, Prof. Dr. Rebecca Buller and external experts
Entrance Requirements Fundamental Principles in Organic Chemistry
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will be able to:
 
  • recognise relationships between structure and reaction behaviour, and derive and understand the corresponding reaction mechanisms and types.
  • understand the most important organic chemical syntheses, classify them according to known reaction types, and apply them.
  • understand biocatalytic syntheses.
  • understand the importance of organic and biocatalytic synthesis in drug synthesis.
Module Content
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Peptide Synthesis
  • Synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
  • Biocatalysis
Follow-up Modules Bachelor thesis
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, case studies, practice tasks
Digital Resources Moodle course
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study -
 Independent Self-Study 32
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance -
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted orally.

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German, partially also in English
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Course: Active Ingredient Synthesis
No.
n.BA.XX.MMWWS.23HS.V
Title
Active Ingredient Synthesis

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  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 15 May 2024.