PHAR6114

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Faculty of Health School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Provides students with knowledge of the chemistry relevant to the study of pharmaceutical drugs; an overview of the structure-activity relationships of a variety of drug classes; introduces the process of drug discovery; and the methodologies of rational drug design.

Objectives

On completion of this course the students will:
1. Demonstrate the importance of chemistry in the development and application of therapeutic drugs.
2. Develop an understanding of the physico-chemical properties of drugs.
3. Obtain a working knowledge of chemical structures and nomenclature.
4. Gain an appreciation of the importance of ionisation of drug with respect to the partitioning,solubility and efficacy of drugs;
5. Understand how current drugs were developed and how new scientific techniques will provide future drugs.
6. Develop an appreciation of the process of structure analysis and the quantification of drug concentrations.
7. Describe how chemical changes in the chemical structure of drugs affect efficacy.
8. Develop an appreciation of a variety of drug classes.

Content

1. pH and ionisation of pharmaceutical compounds
2. Chemical nomenclature
3. Stereochemistry of drugs
4. Drug discovery
5. Analysis of drugs
6. Medicinal Chemistry

Replacing Course(s)

Replacing PHAR6016 Pharmaceutical Chemistry 10 Units.

Transition

There are no students requiring transition arrangements

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Entry level requirements for Master of Pharmacy

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Tutorial
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Mid trimester
Essays / Written Assignments	Assignment during trimester
Examination: Formal	End of trimester.
Other: (please specify)	Students must achieve a passing grade in the combined examination assessment (mid-term and final examination) and pass all other assessment to be able to obtain a passing or higher grade in this course. Students must demonstrate competency in the theoretical knowledge that forms part of the core competencies required of a pharmacist

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 3 weeks

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Pharmacy program

Timetables