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CHEM 503. Drug Discovery.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the overall drug discovery process. The main focus of the course will be on medicinal chemistry, synthesis and catalysis, as they relate to large-scale production of pharmaceutical agents. However, other aspects of drug discovery, including structural research (e.g. NMR, X-ray), biochemistry, drug metabolism and bioavailability will also be included.
  • Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken PHAR 503
  • Restriction: U3 and graduate students. Students can register only with permission of coordinators.
  • Fall
  • Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and one of BIOL 200 or CHEM 332, or permission of instructor.

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