Natural Product Chemistry

Undergraduate

Overview of natural products, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, modern techniques for studying secondary metabolism and biosynthesis, biological reactions, chemical interactions between living organisms, and classes of bioactive compounds grouped according to building blocks and biogenesis. This course will complement the basic knowledge necessary to students in diverse fields (e.g., organic chemistry, agricultural chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, and pharmacy). Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2713 or permission of instructor. Antirequisite(s): Credit can be obtained for only one of BIOL 4773 or CHEM 4773.