Module: Drug Design workshop

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Drug Design workshop
Module Code	CS415
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Emma Coyle Semester 2: Emma Coyle Autumn: Emma Coyle
Module Teachers	Kieran Nolan Emma Coyle Anthony Reilly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The purpose of this module is to provide detailed understanding of some aspects of the problems faced by the modern drug industry in developing new active molecules. This will be achieved by setting the students problems in medicinal chemistry which are then approached using a rational and structured method. This will require the students to work in groups on the application of theoretical and computational drug discovery techniques to different aspects of a problem in molecular design.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the drug design process in modern pharmaceutical science.
2. Work with their class group to collate and analyse data to address a simple problem in drug design.
3. Critically evaluate the outputs of the group and propose improved strategies for further analysis.
4. Present the outcomes of their work in a written form.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	12	No Description
Group work	14	No Description
Independent Study	39	No Description
Assignment Completion	60	Working on assignments 1, 2 & 3
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

Computational chemistry
Basis of quantum chemical methods, potential energy surfaces, molecular modelling and ab initio methiods. Introduction to modern quantum chemical software tools

Drug design
Application of quantum chemical methods to a selected proble in drug design. Application of QSAR methods. Group work to calculate the properties of a library of compounds and predict efficacy.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group assignment	n/a	10%	n/a
Group presentation	n/a	30%	n/a
Assignment	n/a	60%	Week 9

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Graham L. Patrick: 2015, An Introduction to Drug Synthesis, Oxford University Press, 9780198708438

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

22-DEC-08

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