CHM4280 Honours coursework in medicinal chemistry
Faculty of Science
CHM4280 Honours coursework in medicinal chemistry is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 and Full year at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2, Full year
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHM4280
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHM4280
1 unit list CHM4280 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: CHM4180 and enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Medicinal chemistry
Overview
This unit provides advanced instruction in quantitative methods, thesis writing and current topics to students enrolled in the honours program in medicinal chemistry. You will gain an understanding of advanced experimental design, data analysis and scientific writing that will assist them in completing their honours thesis. Further classes and coursework relating to current topics in medicinal chemistry will assist students in critical analysis of journal articles, providing further support for their academic development in research science.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Full year | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- EssayWritten50%
- Statistics courseworkDemonstration30%
- Oral presentationPresentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a realistic experimental plan, including a timeline, for the research project undertaken in CHM4180;
- 2
Appreciate and outline the key principles in Intellectual Property as it relates to the discipline and the CHM4180 research project;
- 3
Efficiently and competently use appropriate bibliographic software (eg. EndNote);
- 4
Explain the operation of, and where relevant and appropriate, competently use, the equipment discussed in the workshops component of this course;
- 5
Demonstrate an appropriate high level of understanding of the material presented in the selected lecture modules - this understanding is demonstrated through the relevant assessment tasks.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
One to three hours of lectures and/or tutorials per week over 12 weeks
Where it fits
CHM4280 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Wan Faridah Jusoh
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Wan Faridah Jusoh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHM4280?
CHM4280 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after CHM4280?
CHM4280 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CHM4180.
When is CHM4280 offered?
In 2026, CHM4280 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Malaysia.
Does CHM4280 have an exam?
No. CHM4280 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHM4280?
CHM4280 is part of Medicinal chemistry.