CH3PC-Pharmaceutical Chemistry from an industrial perspective

Module Provider: Chemistry
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr John McKendrick
Email: j.e.mckendrick@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

To provide students with an appreciation of the practice of active pharmaceutical discovery and development from a practicing experts perspective.

Aims:

To look at the role of the pharmaceutical chemist as is practiced in an industrial setting. Lectures will cover selected aspects of the process of drug discovery from hit to lead and beyond; Please note, topic coverage may vary year to year due to availability of the experts delivering the material.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students should be able to appreciate how pharmaceutical chemistry is practiced in industry and the wide range of specialists that are involved in the discovery and development process.

Additional outcomes:

Students will improve their IT skills and communication skills through written assignments, discussions and presentations.

Outline content:

Lecturers on the industrial applications of Chemistry (20)

These lectures will present aspects of the application of Chemistry in modern industry. It will be taught by industrial visitors and will cover various types of chemistry. Topics will include pharmaceutical chemistry, detergents, computer modelling, industrial catalysis and the prevention of pollution.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Weekly lectures per week delivered by external partners. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	10		10
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	40		40
Total hours by term	50	0	50
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Set exercise	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Tutorial questions on industrial lecturers: 100%

Tutorial questions will be distributed during the autumn and spring term as the lecturing schedule permits. Submission is typically two weeks after the date of issue.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

An overall mark of 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will be by re-submission of an extended written assignment on Industrial Chemistry worth 100% in August.

Final year students are not eligible to re-sit this module unless they have failed their degree programme overall.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 22 September 2022