Unit details
SLE318 - Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry
| Offered at: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBC318 |
| Unit chair: | F Pfeffer |
| Prerequisite: | One of SBC214, SLE214 and at least four other level 2 units |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 5 x 6 hour practical class per trimester |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Predicting the chemical properties of organic molecules and proposing sensible mechanisms to account for transformations. Amino acid and peptide synthesis including the role of protecting groups and modern solid phase synthesis. Introductory medicinal chemistry with emphasis on pharmaceuticals that target cell wall receptors and enzymes. Antibiotic function, in particular agents that target bacterial cell walls. This unit is intended for students in forensic science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, chemistry and related programs.
Assessment
Three class tests (20% each) 60%, practical work 30%, literature-based poster presentation 10%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
