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May 03, 2024
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CHEM 557 - Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design This course will cover principles of drug discovery (receptors and drug design) and various classes of pharmaceutical agents. Topics typically include: drugs affecting neurotransmission; anesthetics and opioid analgesics; psychotherapeutic (antipsychotic and antianxiety) drugs; renal, blood pressure and cardiovascular agents; steroids; antimicrobial and antiviral drugs; and cancer chemotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on organic structure-biochemical activity relationships (correlation of functional groups to pharmacological activity).
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (odd yrs.)
Cross-listed with CHEM 457
Prerequisite(s) CHEM 351 or CHEM 452 Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Equivalent Courses CHEM 457 Updates Change to prerequisite and equivalent course added 12/2017, effective Fall 2018; New Course 4/2012, effective Fall 2012
Summer 2024 Course Sections
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