Learning Outcomes

Paper Chromatography

Thin-Layer & High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Gas-Liquid Chromatography

Lesson Summary

This module investigates different chromatography techniques, each with its specific applications. Along with other methods, you'll learn about paper chromatography, two-way chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, and their underlying separation principles.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Types of 1H-NMR

Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy

In this module, we explore a powerful spectrometry analytical technique known as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and the properties that NMR studies. Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy, proton (1H) nuclear magnetic resonance and the two types of 1H-NMR: low- and high-resolution NMR are also explained.

Mass Spectrometry

High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

A Mass Spectrometer as a Combined Technique

This module discusses the mass spectrometer, a powerful tool for determining isotope abundance. We describe the steps of mass spectrometry sample analysis and low- and high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques. You'll discover how mass spectrometers can be used in tandem with other methods to identify organic compounds.

Introduction to Designing Medicinal Drugs

Chirality in Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Increasing the Number of Carbons in a Compound

This module covers medicinal drug design and chirality in pharmaceutical synthesis. We investigate molecular modelling, utilised successfully in the development of cancer treatments and HIV therapy. You'll also learn about chiral carbon, enantiomers, pure enantiomer preparation methods, and retrosynthesis stages.

Advanced Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry and Organic Synthesis - Course Assessment

This free online science course explains how to detect and identify chemical substances and discusses drug design.

Advanced Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry and Organic Synthesis

There are many techniques used to detect and identify chemical substances. This advanced chemistry course describes specialised instruments used in analytical chemistry, such as gas-liquid chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. We also look into various methods used to design pharmaceuticals, including molecular modelling and X-ray crystallography, and explain how to prepare pure enantiomers.

Gene Delivery with Vectors

Gene Delivery with Polymers

Genes as Vaccines

Immunization

Cancer Vaccines

Immunotherapy

In this module, Gene Delivery and Other Variants, you will learn the fundamentals of Gene Delivery with vectors as well as Polymers. You will also learn how genes can be used as vaccines and how Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy are created and used.

Responsive Delivery Systems

Sensitive Hydrogels

Targeted Drug Delivery

Research Paper Discussion

Nanotoxicology

In this module, Responsive and Targeted Delivery Systems, you will learn about Stimuli-Sensitive and Smart Systems and how certain systems can be controlled magnetically. You will also learn the fundamentals of Sensitive Hydrogels and how temperature can create certain responses. Finally, you will be introduced to the Nanotoxicology and Translation Pathways.

Final Course Assessment

Can genes be designed and engineered for both drug delivery systems and vaccines? This course shows what is possible.

Genes and Responsive Drug Delivery Systems

In this free online course, you will discuss genes as both delivery systems and as vaccines. Analyze the responsive and targeted drug delivery systems as the different forms of stimulation for activation. This course is for those who have a passion for studying biochemistry and immunology.

Polyketide Biosynthesis

Biosynthesis of Macrolide Polyketides and Introduction to Virus

Anti-Viral Drugs

Cancer and Chemotherapy

Anti-cancer Drugs

In this module, you will learn about the biosynthesis of polyketide and the biosynthesis of macrolide polyketide. You will also learn about viruses, different types of viruses, cancer and chemotherapy. This will also include anti-cancer drugs.

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

QSAR Principles

Aromatase Inhibition and Anti-Ulcer Drugs

Cholesterol Lowering Agents

Cholesterol Biosynthesis

In this module, you will learn about cholesterol biosynthesis, and how to design a cholesterol-lowering agent. You will also learn about aromatase inhibition, anti-ulcer drugs, QSAR principle, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

Course Assessment

Learn about biosynthesis and anti-ulcer drugs in drug development with this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Drug Development

This free online drug looks specifically at polyketide biosynthesis and anti-ulcer drugs as well as the role of organic chemistry in drug development. You will also learn about secondary metabolites, viruses, anti-viral drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and QSAR (quantitative structure-activity relationship) principles. This course will be helpful to budding chemists, biochemists and chemical biologists.

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