n.BA.XX.MMWWFE.23HS (Active Ingredient Research and Development) 
Module: Active Ingredient Research and Development
This information was generated on: 16 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MMWWFE.23HS
Title
Active Ingredient Research and Development
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 and further internal and external lecturers
Entrance Requirements Fundamental Principles in Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will be able to:
 
  • recognise the societal significance of pharmaceutical drug research and development.
  • understand the exploration and development of pharmaceutical agents at the molecular level.
  • grasp the complexity of pharmaceutical drug research and development.
  • identify the challenges in pharmaceutical drug research and development.
  • comprehend the disciplines involved in pharmaceutical drug research and development and their importance.
  • understand the overall process of pharmaceutical drug research and development.
Module Content The disciplines of pharmaceutical drug research and development include:
  • Drug design
  • Targets
  • Molecular biology
  • Biopharmaceutics
  • Drug development
  • Clinical studies
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 Research and Development
No.
n.BA.XX.MMWWFE.23HS.V
Title
Active Ingredient Research and Development

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