Medicinal Chemistry

Catalog description

This is a lecture/lab course that addresses the role of organic chemistry in the design and action of drugs. The principles of drug discovery, drug development, drug/receptor interactions and structure/activity relationships will be covered in the class. Aspects of biochemistry and physical organic chemistry will also be covered as necessary to understand the chemistry of drug action and metabolism in the body. Examples from the major classes of drugs will be used to facilitate discussion and examine the role of medicinal chemistry as witnessed today. Laboratory fees applicable. This course is interchangeable with CHEM 4445 .