CH5612
Natural Products, Biosynthesis and Enzyme Co-factors
2018-2019
10
5
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 10
ECTS credits : 5
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
The module will investigate the biosynthesis of the main natural products groups (polyketides, terpenes, alkaloids). Unifying features of their structures and biosynthesis will be described and methods for studying the biosynthesis of natural products will be taught (isotope tracer methods). The common enzyme co-factors (PLP, TPP, NADH, co-enzyme B12) will be highlighted and their mechanistic role in mediating enzymatic transformations will be explored.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must ( pass 1 module from {CH2601, CH2603} and pass at least 1 module from {CH2501, CH2701} ) or ( pass 2 modules from {CH2501, CH2701} and pass CH1601 or pass CH1202 )
Weekly contact: 2 - 3 lectures per week over 9 - 10 weeks (within Weeks 1-11) and 2 - 3 tutorials in total.
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 80
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Re-assessment: Oral Re-assessment = 100%