Overview
Selected topics in organic and biological chemistry that may include total synthesis, natural products chemistry, drug design and synthesis, enzyme action and inhibition, nucleosides and nucleic acids, medicinal chemistry, carbon-rich materials.
CHEM 462 consists of three 6.67-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:
- Carbon-rich chemistry and materials
- Mechanisms of enzyme action and inhibition
- Topics in medicinal chemistry research
- The total synthesis of bioactive compounds
- Natural products chemistry: Medicines, colours and favours of life
- Biogeochemical cycles
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Organic and Biological Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
CHEM 460-463 are for students enrolled in the BSc(Hons), PGDipSci or MSc (2 year) degrees majoring in chemistry.
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel 64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Dr Courtney Ennis
All academic staff in the department.
- Paper Structure
Modules are typically 10 lectures and may include tutorials/group discussions. Some modules are assessed 'internally' during the year through a combination of assignments, presentations and/or exams; otherwise, modules are assessed by final exam only.
Students choose 3 modules from a list of modules available for this paper (department confirms the final list at the beginning of study).
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper. However, individual lecturers may recommend literature to be consulted.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, theories, applications and current trends in chemistry.
Overview
Selected topics in organic and biological chemistry that may include total synthesis, natural products chemistry, drug design and synthesis, enzyme action and inhibition, nucleosides and nucleic acids, medicinal chemistry, carbon-rich materials.
CHEM 462 consists of three 6.67-point modules, which may vary from year to year. Modules offered may include:
- Carbon-rich chemistry and materials
- Mechanisms of enzyme action and inhibition
- Topics in medicinal chemistry research
- The total synthesis of bioactive compounds
- Natural products chemistry: Medicines, colours and favours of life
- Biogeochemical cycles
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Organic and Biological Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 21 June 2028) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
CHEM 460-463 courses are for students enrolled in the BSc(Hons), PGDipSci or MSc (2 year) degrees majoring in chemistry.
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel: +64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1- More information link
View more information about Postgraduate Study in Chemistry.
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinators: Dr Courtney Ennis
All academic staff in the department.
- Paper Structure
Modules are typically 10 lectures and may include tutorials/group discussions. Some modules are assessed "internally" during the year through a combination of assignments, presentations and/or exams; otherwise, modules are assessed by final exam only.
Students choose three modules from a list of modules available for this paper (department confirms the final list at the beginning of study).
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper. However, individual lecturers may recommend literature to be consulted.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, theories, applications and current trends in chemistry.