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
  • Revised: 2011-04-26
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2011
  • 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 participant should have the ability to:

  • consider the complexity that is needed in a molecule to solve a particular scientific problem
  • evaluate cost - benefit relationships 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, enzymes and engineered enzymes
  • plan the preparation of simple artificial enzymes

Content

Design of molecules for the detection of bio-macromolecules: Small organic molecules for the recognition of proteins, their surface or active centre. Recognition of domains and complexes.

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

Design of molecules that inhibit the interaction between bio-macromolecules: inhibition of protein-protein interactions, inhibition of interactions of nucleic acids. Design of catalysts: Organometallic catalysis and organocatalysis. Reengineering of enzymes, design of new enzymes. Design of multifunction molecules: biosensors.

The student shall in group projects identify suitable structures and plan their synthesis and evaluation.

Instruction

Lectures, theoretical exercises, literature searches, and projects. Training in oral and written reports. Participation in exercises and projects is mandatory.

Assessment

Written exam at the end of the course. The 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 and their reports 3 credits. The final grade is a weighted combination of the individual grades.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

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