The aim of this module is to offer students a grounding in organic chemistry and spectroscopy that is directly relevant to Pharmacology. There will be a particular emphasis on relating each topic studied to pharmacological examples.
A Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the bonding and geometry of molecules B Discuss the nature of intermolecular interactions, states of matter and phase changes C Demonstrate an understanding of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics of chemical reactions D Demonstrate an understanding of the significant role of stereochemistry and conformation in a pharmacological setting E Demonstrate an understanding of an array of chemical reactions F Demonstrate an understanding of the chemical principles in both the synthesis and characterization of biologically relevant molecules G Discuss the classification, structure and properties of polymers
Course content will be delivered primarily via standard lectures, supported by Learning Mall Online (LMO) materials and other web-based resources. Handouts will be made available to students in classrooms and on LMO. Animations and/or videos will be shown for some of the topics. Review sessions will be arranged towards the end of the semester, and the students will have opportunities to self-assess their understanding of the course. Timely, relevant and specific, constructive and actionable feedback will be provided to students in class, on paper and/or in person for each assignment. Students will attend a 2-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial per week. Students will also be given guidance and opportunities to practice the various skills mentioned in the specifications. Self-study activities will be extensions or consolidations of work carried out in the lecture and tutorial. Assessment components of this module will include: 1) questions or tests in lectures or tutorials; 2) coursework to review the topics; 3) group discussion or report that summarizes the lecture topics; and 4) presentation of a critique of the teaching topics. The feedback will help improve the teaching quality and ensure the quality of summative assessment.