Admission requirements
This course is mandatory for and restricted to students who do the Minor ‘Modern Drug Discovery’ (MDD). The same admission criteria apply to this course as for the entire Minor MDD.
Description
The program consists of a short research project. By performing experimental syntheses, the student takes part in current research aimed at the elucidation of a biological process or the development of a drug.
Course Objectives
Planning and conducting organic chemical experiments independently. Maintaining a clear and orderly up-to-date lab journal. Interpreting research data such as TLC, NMR, TLC-MS, HPLC-MS, IR etc. Using analysis apparatuses independently (e.g. TLC-MS, NMR, IR). Presenting the conducted research to fellow students. Performing literature research (Reaxys, Scifinder etc.) and writing a report.
Timetable
In MyTimetable, you can find all course and programme schedules, allowing you to create your personal timetable. Activities for which you have enrolled via MyStudyMap will automatically appear in your timetable.
Additionally, you can easily link MyTimetable to a calendar app on your phone, and schedule changes will be automatically updated in your calendar. You can also choose to receive email notifications about schedule changes. You can enable notifications in Settings after logging in.
Questions? Watch the video, read the instructions, or contact the ISSC helpdesk.
Note: Joint Degree students from Leiden/Delft need to combine information from both the Leiden and Delft MyTimetables to see a complete schedule. This video explains how to do it.
Always check the detailed schedule on the Brightspace module of each Course 2-3 weeks before the start of the Course for group-specific meetings, (intermediate) deadlines, etc..
Mode of instruction
During the course a short research project is conducted, consisting of experimental organic syntheses.
Assessment method
Assessment consists of the following items (relative contribution):
Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled days. Use of literature (factor 0.5); preparation of the experiments (factor 1.0); interpretation of analyses (factor 2.0); lab journal (factor 1.0 and marking > 5.0); conducting experiments (factor 2.0 and marking > 5.0); professional behavior (factor 2.0 and marking > 5.0); report (factor 1.0 and marking > 5.0).
Reading list
Literature will be provided during the course.
Registration
All students that are admitted to the Minor MDD will be registered for this course in uSis by the Minor coordinator; other students cannot take this course.
Contact
Dhr. Dr. R.J.B.H.N. van den Berg
Remarks
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.