Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
CHEM 442 - PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINAL CHEM I
Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212
Description: The course will describe the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological action of natural and synthetic drug molecules. Emphasis will be placed on the underlying principles of medicinal chemistry as well as specific therapeutic agents. Organization will be according to pharmacological classification with discussion of how chemical properties relate to drug mechanism of action and disposition.