Overview
Bioenergetics of metabolism at a molecular level. Metal ion coordination chemistry and its applications in biological systems. Chemistry of amino acids and peptide formation. Chemistry of nucleic acids, phosphate esters and enzyme reactions.
CHEM 205 Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1 focuses on chemical aspects of biological and medicinal systems at a molecular level. Topics include bioenergetics of metabolism at a molecular level metal ion coordination chemistry and its applications in biological and medicinal systems. Synthesis of amino acids and applications of small peptides in biological and medicinal chemistry. Chemistry of nucleic acids, phosphate esters and enzyme reactions.
CHEM 205 is intended for any students with an interest in chemical aspects of biological science and is suitable for BSc students with a CHEM major or minor, or students from others biomedical science disciplines.
About this paper
| Paper title | Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,243.65 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 111 or CHEM 191
- Recommended Preparation
- CHEM 111 and CHEM 191
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel +64 3 479 5288
Location Science II, 5n1
Email courtney.ennis@otago.ac.nz- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Courtney Ennis
- Paper Structure
The topics covered include a number of fundamental areas of chemistry that have wide applications in the biological and medicinal sciences:
- Physical principles in biology
- An introduction to the bioenergetics of metabolism at a molecular level
- Bio-inorganic chemistry
- An introduction to metal ion coordination chemistry and its applications in biological and medicinal systems
- Chemistry of amino acids and peptides
- Chemistry of DNA and RNA
- Enzyme chemistry
- An introduction to the selectivity characteristics (stereo-, chemo-, regio-selectivity) of enzyme reactions
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Self-motivation, Teamwork, Global perspective, Scholarship, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research, Critical thinking, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Expectations at the completion of the paper:
- An understanding, based on established chemical concepts, of vital biological molecules and processes
- An ability to assess critically and use information relating to biological chemistry in the context of informed social debate
- Tested experience with the use of standard practical and experimental techniques
- Tested experience with the generic activities of information retrieval, critical analysis and presentation employing logistical planning and cooperative teamwork
- An understanding of how chemical knowledge is applied in a practical, problem-solving context
- Students who are majoring in chemistry will have acquired knowledge and practical skills which will benefit them in 300- and 400-level papers in chemistry
- Those students majoring in biological and medicinal science subjects will have acquired knowledge that will enable them to understand better the chemical foundations of their chosen subject. The practical skills obtained will be applicable to many areas of science