- Medicinal Chemistry

Catalog description

This course will explore the interface between organic chemistry and the discovery, development, and biological analysis of pharmaceutical targets. Topics will include isolation and optimization of drug candidates; the total synthesis of candidates from discovery to production; analysis of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; ethical aspects of drug development and intellectual property; and other topics from current literature. Additional topics may vary depending upon student interest. We will use these topics to further our critical thinking skills towards advanced organic synthesis and method development in application to the pharmaceutical industry. The class will consist of three 50-minute lectures and one three-hour lab weekly.