Code: | QF13012 | Acronym: | BEDF |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
CNAEF | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory |
Course/CS Responsible: | MSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MQF | 15 | Official Curriculum | 1 | - | 3 | 28 | 81 |
The main objectives of this UC is to give to the students the skills to understand the principles of evaluation of biological/pharmacological activities of new or chemically substances and the importance of this area in the process of drug discovery and development.
At the end of the CU, students must have a broad and integrated understanding of the principles of evaluation of biological/pharmacological activities of new or chemically substances and the importance of this area in the process of drug discovery and development.. The CU also aims to promote and develop critical thinking, teamwork and autonomy. At the end of the CU, students should be able to easily communicate their ideas, collaborate and work in team and to be able to solve problems using the scientific and investigational method.
I. Theoretical
1. Introduction. Types of bioassays.
2. Bioassays with enzymes, human tissues and yeasts expressing mammalian proteins.
3. Methods and applications of bioassays for the activities:
- antitumor
- antioxidant
- anticholinesterase
- antithrombotic
4. Case studies
II. Experimental
Laboratorial experiments concerning the screening with enzymes, human tissues and yeasts expressing mammalian proteins.
- Theoretical classes (3 hours/day): Presentations in “Power Point”; it is intended to transmit knowledge in an attractive and deductive manner. The literature sources indicated during class are also considered study material.
- The laboratorial tasks (6 hours/week) are performed in groups of 2 or 3 students, according to a chronogram. The logic of execution, its objectives and demonstration are previously explained in the theoretical and laboratorial classes.
- Some classes will be destined to the clarification of some matters and for solving some practical exercises in a way that stimulates the mind and taste for the subjects approached in theoretical classes.
- The lecturer responsible is available for students consultation on the times announced at the beginning of the semester or at a time previously arranged and agreed.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
a) Attendance to theoretical classes is not compulsory.
b) Students that by law do not need to attend the practical classes, and do not have frequency in these classes must perform a practical exam previously to the final written exam in date according to the calendar.
The assessment methods of the CU follow the stated in the "Evaluation Standards" of FFUP and consist of one component of assessment, which can be done either by performing a test during the period of classes or a final written examination, on subjects covered during the semester in theoretical e laboratorial lectures.
b) Students who choose to make the assessment by performing frequency must obtain a minimum score of 9.5 out of 20 at the frequency.
c) Students who do not obtain the minimum score of 9.5 out of 20 on the frequency are only able to perform the final examination at the time of appeal.
d) Students must obtain a minimum score on the final written test of 9.5 out of 20.
- The frequency or the final exam will have a factor of 100%.