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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry
Module Code	BE231
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Cahill Semester 2: Paul Cahill Autumn: Paul Cahill
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide the student with an opportunity to develop an understanding of (i)the important chemical properties of biological molecules and (ii)the basic principles of pharmacology. Students are expected to attend lectures and participate in tutorial discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the importance of chemistry in biology.
2. Discuss the important physiochemical properties of biological molecules and how these impact on their roles in vivo.
3. Describe how alterations to the physiochemical properties of biological molecules impact on their function.
4. Identify the basic principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
5. Describe the therapeutic use, mode of action, metabolism and excretion of specific drug examples.
6. Distinguish between pharmacology and biopharmacology.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Topics in Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tutorial	4	Case studies
Independent learning	85	Revising material
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Biological Chemistry.
Important Hydrophilic properties of biological molecules.Important Hydrophobic properties of biological molecules.Impact of genetic variation on these properties.Translocation of biological molecules across biological membranesBinding of Biological molecules to receptors..

Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Factors affecting the dosage of drugs.Routes of administration of drugs.Metabolism, Biotransformation and Inactivation of drugs/molecules.Pharamacogenetic variation in the response to drugs.Introduction to Biopharma Protein and Nucleic Acid drugs.Drug delivery systems – targeted miscelles and viral vectors.DNA therapeutics and Gene replacement therapy..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List