Drug Discovery & Development

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This course will provide the concepts and theory essential for understanding the processes involved in drug discovery and development, from target identification to clinical trials and final drug registration. It will present drug discovery as a process involving target selection, molecular, cellular and animal screening, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Along the way, students will learn about drug development aspects, including the assessment of drug toxicity, clinical trials, intellectual property and drug marketing strategies. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: CHEM 420 or BIOL 456 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3