Syllabus for Chemical Molecular Design

Kemisk molekylär design

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

  • 10 credits
  • Course code: 1KB453
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Chemistry A1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
  • Established: 2008-03-13
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2008
  • Entry requirements:

    120 credits in Science including 60 credits Chemistry, or equivalent.

  • Responsible department: Department of Chemistry - BMC

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the partcipant should have the ability to:

  • consider the complexity that is needed in a molecule to solve a particular scientific problem.
  • evaluate cost - benefit relationship in the design and synthesis of organic molecules
  • describe and discuss design scaffolds for molecular recognition of small and biomacromolecular targets.
  • plan design and chemical modification of proteins
  • describe and discuss common properties and principles of organometallic and organocatalysts, artificial enzymes and engineered enzymes.
  • prepare simple artificial enzymes.

Content

Studies and comparison of different types of molecular recognition; small vs small (exemplified by metalorganic- and organocatalysts), small vs large (exemplified by natural and artificial enzymes), large vs large (exemplified by protein protein interactions).

During the laborative part of the course the student will formulate, synthesise and evaluate a structure suitable for molecular recognition as an artificial enzyme.

Instruction

Lectures, exercises, laboratory work and discussions. Participation in exercises and projects is mandatory. Training in oral and written reports

Assessment

Written exam at the end of the course. The laboratory exercises as well as the theoretical work must be passed in order for the student to pass the whole course. Division of points: Written exam 7 credits, mandatory exercises, laboratory work and their reports 3 credits.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

The reading list is missing. For further information, please contact the responsible department.

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