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SL03149: Introduction to chemistry

[Page last updated: 15 May 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Life Sciences
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Foundation (FHEQ level 3)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRI 30%, EXCB 70%
Assessment Detail:
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: This unit is open only to students registered on MPharm Year 0
Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit students will be able to:
1. Describe the structure of the atom and how elements are arranged in the Periodic Table.
2. Explain the concept of the mole and accurately perform simple calculations based on molar concentrations.
3. Explain the bonding mechanisms between atoms.
4. Describe the structure, behaviour and reactivity of important functional groups in organic chemistry.
5. Correctly draw the structures of relatively simple molecules, including small drug molecules, and correctly name them using the IUPAC nomenclature.
6. Explain the concept of chirality.
7. Explain the concept of acids and bases and accurately perform simple calculations based on the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.
8. Describe the rates of chemical reactions and accurately perform simple calculations based on reaction kinetics.
9. Explain the scientific logic of selected pharmaceutical analytical methods.
10. Safely and accurately perform simple laboratory experimental procedures and record generated experimental data accurately.
11. Present their experimental work in the form of a written laboratory report, including correct interpretation of data.


Synopsis: Learn the fundamental aspects of organic and physical chemistry relevant to pharmacy including atomic structure, bonding, functional group behaviour, acids and bases, kinetics and pharmaceutical analysis. This is contextualised by reference to common therapeutic drug molecules throughout. You will be introduced to the practical aspects of chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical analysis, with attendant requirements for communicating their results in writing via laboratory reports.

Content: The unit covers fundamental aspects of organic and physical chemistry relevant to pharmacy including atomic structure, bonding, functional group behaviour, acids and bases, kinetics and pharmaceutical analysis. This is contextualised by reference to common therapeutic drug molecules throughout. Students will be introduced to the practical aspects of chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical analysis, with attendant requirements for communicating their results in writing via laboratory reports.

Course availability:

SL03149 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Life Sciences

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