CHEM 332 - Medicinal Chemistry

Unit(s): 4

This course provides an overview of the principles underlying the discovery, design, and development of modern medicines from an organic chemistry perspective. Topics include: target identification, pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics, lead identification & optimization, and considerations for application to the clinic. In addition, students will learn key historical and regulatory moments within drug discovery, along with public policy issues and social attitudes relevant to certain controlled substances. Offered every other Spring.

Prerequisite: concurrent CHEM 350 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent CHEM 356 with a minimum grade of C
College of Arts and Sciences