This course provides an introduction to medicinal chemistry. Topics examined include classification, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action (pharmacodynamics), interactions, formulations, production and design of drugs, including biotechnology drugs. Drugs are grouped by their common mechanism(s) of action and discussed as such. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ( BCH 261 or CHY 261) and CHY 142 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
