CHEM 4600 - Drug Discovery, Mechanism, and Action

Hours: 3
A holistic approach to drug development including cornerstone features of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. This course builds on foundational concepts such as Frontier Molecular Orbital Theory and mechanistic organic chemistry. The core concepts of drug development are taught including organic synthesis, structure-activity relationship, and mechanism of action. Case-studies from the primary literature will be used for learning and finding and interpreting patents will be discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2500 and 2510 with grades of C- or better.

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CHEM 4600 - Drug Discovery, Mechanism, and Action