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    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

    Professor Sally Brooker

    Dr Eng Wui Tan

    Dr Andrea Vernall

    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 14:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
    A2 Tuesday 14:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
    A3 Wednesday 14:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
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