Medicinal and Biological Chemistry 3

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 3005
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Course ID
200388
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will extend their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in both theory-focussed workshops and practical based laboratory activities, in addition to technical laboratory skills, focussing on the principles and methods of medicinal, bioinorganic and bioorganic chemistry.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of medicinal, bioinorganic and bioorganic chemistry to analyse and solve quantitative and conceptual problems, and to evaluate proposed solutions
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accurately representing chemical structures, formulae, equations and reaction mechanisms
  • Demonstrate proficiency in undertaking individual and/or team-based preparative laboratory investigations using appropriate apparatus, techniques and safe laboratory practices
  • Analyse, interpret and present the results of preparative laboratory experiments
  • Communicate results of laboratory experiment in written scientific reports and/or oral presentations

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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