Bio-organic Chemistry (F1007)
Bio-organic Chemistry
Module F1007
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module aims to describe the unifying biosynthetic principles which underlay the diverse structures of natural products, and to show the relevance for the primary structures of proteins to their shape and to the catalytic properties of enzymes. It aims to introduce a basic set of chemical transformations applied in the chemical synthesis of the major classes of biomolecules such as nucleic acids and peptides.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the major families of natural products and identify their characteristic features.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables you to describe and comment on primary biological processes from a detailed chemical standpoint.
Apply chemical descriptions of mechanism to the critical steps in biosynthetic pathways and the major biodegradative processes.
Demonstrate conceptual understanding of modern cancer therapies in order to comment upon recent case studies.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 00010101110 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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