Industrial pharmacy

General expected learning outcomes The objective of the course on Mass Spectrometry Applied to Bioinorganic Chemistry is to provide the tools to design, execute, and interpret the results of an experimental approach based on mass spectrometry for studying issues related to bioinorganic chemistry. This discipline draws on basic concepts from inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and the relevant analytical technology, mass spectrometry. Specific expected learning outcomes 1. Knowledge and understanding The student will learn about the most recent analytical techniques based on mass spectrometry for identifying and characterizing biologically significant species containing transition metals, including metallopharmaceuticals and metalloenzymes. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, the student will be familiar with the main mass analyzers used for studying metallic species and will be able to define the pros and cons of different ionization sources used for sampling metallopharmaceuticals and metalloproteins, selecting them based on the characteristics of the analytes of interest. The student will also be capable of interpreting complex mass spectra. 3. Making judgements The lectures will be interactive, with questions and prompts designed to stimulate attention, make connections, and encourage critical considerations based on concepts and tools already acquired through exercises and laboratory experiences. The goal is to rework the learned notions and material obtained from bibliographic research in international journals and specialist texts in a clear and synthetic manner. 4. Communication skills To this end, the course includes the development of a monographic theme by each student and the related oral presentation in the presence of colleagues and potentially other interested parties. 5. Learning skills The student will be able to study and deepen the topics covered in the lectures using the material provided by the lecturer on the e-learning platform (slides, scientific articles, and reviews) and consulting the recommended textbooks (some copies are available in the Department library).