CHEM 4250 - Medicinal Chemistry

Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]

Medicinal chemistry is a fast-paced and important field that has direct impacts on overall world health and quality of life. This 3-credit-hour course is designed for students with an interest in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine. It will provide an in-depth look at how pharmacologically active molecules are designed, how they chemically interact with their targets, and how they work molecularly to treat human diseases. Selected case studies will be used to illustrate the concepts being covered. In line with our university mission, an over-arching theme will be looking at how medicinal chemistry affects our worldwide community with emphasis on patents, drug development costs, risks, and ethics. Prerequisite: CHEM 3070.