CHEM3007

CHEM3007: Advanced Biological Chemistry

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Which units require CHEM3007?

CHEM3007 is a prerequisite for 2 units.

What is CHEM3007 about?

Enzymatic and receptor assays are an essential part of medical diagnosis, drug discovery and the biological sciences more broadly. This is a laboratory-focused unit, in which students will design an enzymatic assay and develop appropriate inhibitors. The key topics covered in this unit are: Advanced peptide chemistry; The use of absorbance and fluorescence in assays; Practical enzyme kinetics; Inhibitor modes of action and kinetics; Visualisation ligand-protein binding; and Inhibition assays. The laboratory will consist of both individual work and team experiments.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours6 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) (1154)

Field of Education010500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Workshop2 x 1 hour weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 4 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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CHEM2003Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry