2026-2027 Catalog

CHEM-453 Medicinal Chemistry

Introduces basic principles of pharmacology (dose-response curves, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) and toxicology. The biochemical mechanisms of several toxicants (pain-killers, ethanol, pesticides, etc.) will be discussed. Introduces computer-aided drug design skills.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Student has completed all of the following course(s) CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I