CHEM 46033 - (was 4360) Medicinal Chemistry

Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.

An introduction to the chemistry and theory of drug action that includes general drug design, drug-receptor interactions, drug design through enzyme inhibition, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism. Additionally, the mechanism of specific drug classes will be examined. This course cannot be used as a substitute for the biochemistry requirement of the ACS-certified degree. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 56033 (was CHEM 5360).

Prerequisites: CHEM 36203, CHEM 36051, and CHEM 36201, or CHEM 35032, all with grades of C or greater.