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SL40128: Research topics in natural products (PA40155)

[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Life Sciences
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: EX 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • PA40155 Examination (EX 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: After taking this Unit the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the topics covered and of the scope and limitations of natural products as chemical and biological leads in drug discovery.


Aims: To explore current areas of research interest in the field of biologically active natural products and their derivatives and how these impact on the Pharmaceutical Sciences. You will evaluate critically the scope and limitations of natural products in drug discovery and will analyse spectroscopic data to determine the chemical structures of simple natural products.

Content: Selected topics such as: animal toxins and venoms, natural anticancer agents, phorbol and related diterpenoid esters, natural glycosidase inhibitors, biotechnology and natural products.

Course availability:

SL40128 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFB07 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Year 3)
  • USCH-AAB08 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKB08 : BSc(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Placement (Year 4)
  • USCH-AFM05 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Year 3)
  • USCH-AAM06 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study year abroad (Year 4)
  • USCH-AKM03 : MChem(Hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Placement (Year 4)
Department of Life Sciences

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