Synthesis of Labeled Compounds and their Application in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Medicine 1200-2SPEC132M

The lecture is devoted to issues related to the synthesis of labeled compounds and their application in organic chemistry, biochemistry and medicine.
The lecture covers the following topics:
- specific and non-specific methods for the synthesis of chemical compounds labeled with stable (2-H, 13-C) and radioactive (3-H, 11-C, 14-C, 13-N, 15-O, 18-F, 76-Br, 131-I) isotopes,
- radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals used in medicine,
- positron emission tomography (PET),
- examination of chemical reaction mechanisms by isotope methods.
Estimated student workload per semester: 52.5 hours, including:
- 30 hours of class participation,
- 7.5 hours of consultations,
- 15 hours of preparation for exams.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student before starting the course should: - demonstrate knowledge of the basics of knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry, - demonstrate the ability to search and use textbook literature.

Course coordinators

Elżbieta Winnicka

Learning outcomes

After completing the course of this subject, the student should demonstrate knowledge of:
- chemical, enzymatic synthesis and isotope exchange of stable and radioactive isotope compounds and the use of these compounds as radiopharmaceuticals in medicine (K_W03),
- positron emission tomography (PET) activities and applications in nuclear medicine (K_W05),
- investigation of chemical reaction mechanisms by the kinetic and solvent isotope effects method (KIE and SIE) (K_W10).
The student is able to:
- possess advanced knowledge and skills enabling the use of professional literature, databases, and other sources of information, as well as the ability to assess the reliability of the information obtained (K_U08),
- apply acquired knowledge to related scientific disciplines and work in interdisciplinary teams (K_U09),
- discuss the place of chemistry in the system of exact and natural sciences and its importance for the development of our civilization (K_U11),
- present the results of the most important discoveries in chemistry and related sciences in a way that is understandable even to non-specialists (K_U12),
- independently acquire knowledge and develop professional skills using various sources (written and electronic), including those in foreign languages (K_U13).
The student is ready to:
- understand the need for and recognize the opportunities for continuous learning. They can independently search for information in literature (including foreign languages) and seek expert advice (K_K01),
- think and act creatively and entrepreneurially (K_K06).

Assessment criteria

Exam - test I and test II.
0% - 50% 2
51% - 60% 3
61% - 70% 3.5
71% - 80% 4
81% - 90% 4.5
91% - 100% 5
Attendance is mandatory. Maximum number of absences required to achieve the learning outcomes: 1.

Practical placement

None.

Bibliography

Synthesis and Application of Isotopically Labelled Compounds, D.C. Dean, C.N.Filer, K.E. McCarthy editors, Vol.8, John Wiley and Sons, Ltd, England, 2004.

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