n.BA.XX.MMWPr.23HS (Medicinal Chemistry and Active Ingredients Minor Practical) 
Module: Medicinal Chemistry and Active Ingredients Minor Practical
This information was generated on: 16 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MMWPr.23HS
Title
Medicinal Chemistry and Active Ingredients Minor Practical
Credits
6

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 lecturers
Entrance Requirements Fundamental Principles in Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
  • Work completed for the Minor takes place in various subject groups with different thematic orientations. During practical project work, students will become familiar with the specific requirements of each discipline involved in pharmaceutical drug research and development.
  • Students use chemical literature resources (Reaxys, SciFinder, monographs, journals).
  • Students will become familiar with project management, including planning/organisation, execution of practical work, and report writing.
Module Content
  • Molecular Biology/Protein Production
  • Drug Design/Modeling
  • Synthesis
  • Screening
  • In-vitro Assays
  • ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity)
  • 2D and 3D Migration and Invasion Assays
  • Formulation, Drug Delivery
Follow-up Modules Bachelor thesis
Methods of Instruction  Practicals, lab work, seminars
Digital Resources Moodle course
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 56
 Guided Self-Study 28
 Independent Self-Study 96
 Total Workload 180
Classroom Attendance Yes
Assessment Course work 100%: Written practicals report, usually competed in groups of two
Language of Instruction  German, partially also in English
Comments Safety regulations must be observed

 

Course: Medicinal Chemistry and Active Ingredients Minor Practical
No.
n.BA.XX.MMWPr.23HS.P
Title
Medicinal Chemistry and Active Ingredients Minor Practical

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 16 May 2024.