Science & Process of Drug Development

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The course focus is on the science and public policy that govern drug development. The principles of chemistry and biochemistry are applied to research and development of drug therapeutics. The drug approval process of drug safety, toxicity, and clinical trials will focus on pharmaceutical industry challenges of drug affordability, safety, and drug development impact on global public health. Prereq: Biology 1113.xx; Chem 1220, 1250, 1620 or 1920H. Not open to students with credit for Chem 3301. Cross-listed in Chem.