CHEM433-24S2 (C) Semester Two 2024

Toxicology and Methods in Drug Discovery

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2024
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 28 July 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 29 September 2024

Description

If you are interested in human and animal health, how biological systems work at the molecular level and are passionate about how you can apply your science skills and knowledge in health-related areas, then this is the course for you. In this course we introduce you to the basic concepts of drug development. Starting with an overview of drug development from disease to practical real-world treatments, the course then focuses on key early aspects in the drug development process; molecular basis for disease, target identification and lead development. We introduce the modern shift to biopharmaceuticals, and important in-vitro drug-testing techniques. We then address toxicological considerations, which are critical in drug development. Self-directed learning topics will reinforce the concepts presented and allow you to extend your understanding into the later stages of the drug development (i.e. regulatory, toxicological, environmental and clinical testing considerations).

Prerequisites

CHEM337 or CHEM322 or BCHM338 RP: CHEM337 or CHEM322 or BCHM338

Recommended Preparation

CHEM337 or CHEM322 or BCHM338

Timetable 2024

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 13:00 - 15:00 Link 309 Lecture Theatre
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct

Examinations, Quizzes and Formal Tests

Test A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 19:00 - 20:00 Psychology - Sociology 252 Lecture Theatre
12 Aug - 18 Aug

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Jodie Johnston

Lecturers

Rudi Marquez-Mazlin , Timothy Allison and Ian Shaw

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Assignments 35%
Exam 40%
Test 25%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,145.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences .

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