SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

MODULE REVIEW/PLANNING for Semester I, 2023

Module coordinator: Prof. Michael Knott Date under review: 2023

Module name: Med. Chem. II Module Code: PCMM3871

Module themes Lecturers/ Facilitators

1. Prof. M. Knott

Theme 1 (Week 1-10) Prof. Michael Knott

2. Dr. A. Ishola
Antibiotics, analgesics, central nervous system,
hormonal systems (10 wks) 3. Mr. D. Mavu

Theme 2 (Week 11-13) Dr. A. Ishola

4. Dr. K. Angula

Radiopharmaceuticals (3 wks)
Reference Text Book(s)
Theme 3 (Week 14-16) Mr. D. Mavu
1. Med. Chemistry: G. L. Patrick 5ed
Various topics on pharmaceutical biotechnology (3 wks)

2. Foye’s Principle of Med Chem. 7ed

Practical Themes (Week 1-16) K. Angula. /A. Ishola Theme 1 has a focus on:
/ M. Knott / 1. Nomenclature
2. Mode of action
1. Synthesis of diphenylhydantoin
3. Synthesis
2. Isolation analysis of red pigment from paprika
4. SARs
3. Determining the important components of common non-prescription 5. Physico-chemical
analgesics properties
6. Chemical reactions
7. Side effects