Neurochemistry

Course: Chemistry (Master)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Neurochemistry
Code
ВБ.4.07
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
P1. То know and understand the scientific concepts and modern theories of chemistry, as well as the fundamental foundations of related sciences. P2. Deeply understand the main facts, concepts, principles of theory related to the subject area mastered during the master's program, use them to solve complex tasks and problems, as well as conduct research in the relevant field of chemistry. P3. Apply the acquired knowledge and understanding to solve new qualitative and quantitative problems of chemistry. P8. Be able to clearly and unambiguously convey the results of one's own research to a professional audience and/or non-specialists. P13. Analyze scientific problems and propose their solutions at an abstract level by decomposing them into components that can be investigated separately.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know organic chemistry at the bachelor's degree in Chemistry. 2. Have an idea of the basic principles of molecular biology.
Course content
Structure and functions of eukaryotic cells, components of the neuron, intracellular transport, intercellular transport.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Kovtunenko V.O. Drugs with an effect on the central nervous system. – Kyiv-Irpin, Perun publishing house, 1997. – 462 p. 2. Kovtunenko V.O. Drugs with an effect on the peripheral nervous system. – Kyiv, "Treo-plus" publishing house, 2005. – 426 p. 3. Kovtunenko V.O. Selected sections of neurochemistry, 2019. – 147 p. (on-line) 4. Wermuth C G. The practice of medicinal chemistry, 4rd ed. – Amsterdam/Boston: Elsevier. – 2015. 5. Patrick G. L. An introduction to medicinal chemistry, 6th ed. – Oxford: Oxford University Press. – 2017.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is carried out on a 100-point system. Current control - homework, tests (maximum 60 points), exam (maximum 40 points)
Language of instruction
ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Volodymyr Olexiyovych Kovtunenko
Organic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Organic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry