Unit Code: PHM515

Unit Name: Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

Description: This course introduces Year 1 pharmacy students to the principles of organic chemistry with a focus on pharmaceutical applications. Students will explore the structure, properties, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds, emphasizing relevance to drug design, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. The course integrates real-world pharmaceutical examples, enabling students to relate organic chemistry concepts to drug development and clinical practice.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the structure, bonding, and functional groups of organic molecules. 2. Analyze reaction mechanisms and predict products of organic reactions. 3. Apply stereochemistry concepts to understand molecular interactions in biological systems. 4. Explore the synthesis and reactivity of pharmacologically relevant organic compounds. 5. Relate organic chemistry principles to drug metabolism and design. 6. Demonstrate practical skills in basic organic chemistry laboratory techniques.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement (MER)

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2