Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
The course will focus on small molecule drug discovery. Receptor theory and cell communication and signalling will be revised to facilitate understanding of the remainder of the course. The basis of the drug discovery process will be described and the phases of drug development discussed. A range of targets for drug discovery will be identified and how small molecule drug affect these will be described. Issues around drug regulation will be raised.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This applied course will cover the latest developments in small molecule drug discovery and development. The course will progress logically through the process of identifying and characterising lead drug candidates to the point when they enter clinical trials. Much of the course will focus on the two main areas:
The second component of the course will cover in detail the steps taken to minimise any unwanted side effects in drugs used for therapy. Wherever possible the course will use real clinical examples to deliver its applied message effectively and clearly. The course will also include presentations from industry professionals.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Feedback is given mainly by peers. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Identify druggable targets. |
| Procedural | Create | Deduce and identify what should be considered in designing a new drug against a specific target. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Evaluate academic work, create assessment and provide constructive feedback. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding of the different phases of drug discovery and the key processes run through each phase. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students will be asked to provide meaningful clues for the puzzle from their teaching material for their classmates to complete with the aim that students engage more with the course and take an active role in their own assessment. Clues will be submitted each week to ensure that students are studying regularly. The course coordinator will use the clues to make crossword puzzle for the students to solve at home. The puzzles will be marked against model answer by peers in the class. The whole grade will be based on the submission or no submission of clues after each lecture. Submission of clues on time means that the student must have read the relevant lectures and understood the information. Students will be deducted a mark for failing to submit clues from any one lecture. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Evaluate | Evaluate academic work, create assessment and provide constructive feedback. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding of the different phases of drug discovery and the key processes run through each phase. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Evaluate | Evaluate academic work, create assessment and provide constructive feedback. |
| Procedural | Create | Deduce and identify what should be considered in designing a new drug against a specific target. |
| Procedural | Apply | Identify druggable targets. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding of the different phases of drug discovery and the key processes run through each phase. |
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