Problem-oriented development of analytical strategies and solutions.

The course provides a platform for the investigation, presentation and discussion of a topic with relevance to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Students work in small groups on a chosen topic and present their work on a one day symposium.

First identification with Pharmaceutical Sciences; motivation for profiling in the Natural Sciences, which are focused on within the first two years as a preparation for the specialized studies; sensitization for the duties and the responsibilities of a person with a federal diploma in Pharmacy; information about job opportunities.

Selected chemistry topics, covered in depth:1a) Chirality and other aspects of stereochemistry1b) The origin of biomolecular homochirality2) Chemistry and sustainability.3) Origin of life: The amyloid peptide world hypothesis, compared with the RNA world hypothesis.

The course introduces the methods, tools, and technologies of Gene Technology for applications in biomedical research, drug discovery, and therapy development.

Exercises in interpretation of molecular spectra

Practical introduction to important experimental methods in physical and analytical chemistry.

State-of-the-art information on drug discovery and development by experts from academia and industry.