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529-0077-00L 3 Credits MSC D-CHAB

Biosynthesis of Fragrant and Medicinal Natural Products

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Felix Flachsmann
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:04

Abstract

Natural products from a biosynthetic perspective. You will learn how living cells make terpenoids, fatty acids, polyketides and alkaloids, exemplified with fragrant molecules and pharmaceutically active natural products (with many examples to smell). The course requires a solid background in synthetic organic chemistry and includes regular exercises.

Objective

At the end of the course, you will be able to formulate educated biogenetic hypotheses on any natural product.

Content

Terpenes – Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids and derived products – Polyketides – Shikimates – Alkaloids.

Resources

Lecture Notes

P. Dewick, Medicinal Natural Products, 3rd edition, und PDF Handouts des Dozenten.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
keine
The final mark is calculated from midterm (30%, only if improving overall grade) and final examination (70%/100%).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Biosynthesis of Fragrant and Medicinal Natural Products
  • Wed 07:45-09:30 (HCI H 8.1)
  • 01.04 Date 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 4)
2 h weekly

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