Introduction to Drug Design (F1031)
Introduction to Drug Design
Module F1031
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Building on a solid understanding of chemical principles, this module covers the fundamental knowledge required to critically analyse the structure of drug molecules and use the skills developed to design potential new, improved medicines. The second part of the course is a practical introduction to the basic concepts of computational chemistry, molecular modelling and structure-based drug design.
Module learning outcomes
Describe the key physicochemical principles underpinning drug design.
Explain the principles of drug discovery and critically evaluate the structures of molecules and predict issues for use as medicines.
Design new analogues with improved drug-like properties.
An ability to deploy accurately molecular modelling and computational drug design software
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Equal weighting for all components. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T1 Week 9 (1 hour) | |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Class | 1 hour | 00000010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00000011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222200001 |
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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