The laboratory report accounts for 56% of the marks in this module, which equals 10% for the whole course.
The experiment is designed to give you practical experience in collection of a crude natural product sample (plant or microbial) and its extraction. Your report should include the following discussion points
Background
Suggest the species identity of your extracts
Predict major natural products that may be present in your extracts
Experimental procedures
Describe how the samples were collected
Describe the extract preparation, including any issues
Data analysis
Interpret the LC-MS data
Describe the biological activity of any predicted natural products