2024 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Bioorganic Chemistry (Bioactive Small-Molecules)
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Katsunori Tanaka
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Fri
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.O302
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
In this lecture, we will learn the organic chemistry of bioactive molecules, e.g., analog synthesis or biofunctions, on the basis of the knowledges obtained by the lectures, organic chemistry 1st to 4th and Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
Course description and aims
By taking this lecture, students will acquire the following abilities.
(1) Understanding of the organic chemistry of carbohydrates.
(2) Understanding of the organic chemistry of amino acids, peptides and proteins.
(3) Understanding of the organic chemistry of lipids.
(4) Understanding of the organic chemistry of nucleic acids.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
In this lecture, on the basis of his experience in the pharmaceutical company and the national research institute, the importance of bioorganic chemistry will be extensively studied in order to develop the bifunctional molecules.
Keywords
Carbohydrate, amino acid, peptide, protein, lipid, nucleic acid
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This lecture proceed in the order of (1) carbohydrate, (2) amino acid, peptide, protein, (3) lipid, (4) nucleic acid. In the last round, exercises and commentary for confirming comprehension degree will be implemented.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Carbohydrate | Explain the organic chemistry of carbohydrates. |
| Class 2 | Carbohydrate | Explain the organic chemistry of carbohydrates. |
| Class 3 | amino acids, peptide, protein | Explain the organic chemistry of amino acids, peptide, and protein. |
| Class 4 | amino acids, peptide, protein | Explain the organic chemistry of amino acids, peptide, and protein. |
| Class 5 | lipid | Explain the organic chemistry of lipid. |
| Class 6 | nucleic acids | Explain the organic chemistry of nucleic acids. |
| Class 7 | Practice problems and interpretation for confirming the level of understanding | Solve practice problems by accurate understanding of the above all lectures. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
McMurry Organic Chemistry, international edition of 8th or 9th revised edition (Cengage Learning) ISBN-13: 978-0840054531
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Study Guide with Student Solutions Manual for McMurry's Organic Chemistry, 8th edition (Cengage Learning) ISBN-13: 978-0840054456
Evaluation methods and criteria
Practice problems and interpretation for confirming the level of understanding (90%), level of class participation (10%) (The level of class participation will be calculated by discussion, small examination and so on in the lecture.)
Related courses
- CAP.O201 ： Organic Chemistry I(Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes)
- CAP.O202 ： Organic Chemistry II(C-X)
- CAP.O203 ： Organic Chemistry III(Benzene・C-O)
- CAP.O204 ： Organic Chemistry IV（C=O・C≡N)
- CAP.O301 ： Synthetic Organic Chemistry(C=0 Substitution・Condensation・C-N・Cyclic Reaction)
Prerequisites
Although there are no conditions for taking this course, it is desirable to take organic chemistry first to fourth, as well as Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
tanaka.k.dg[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Make a reservation by an e-mail in advance.