Medicinal Chemistry

4 cr · Undergraduate

This course explores the physicochemical aspects of drug structure in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion and the interaction between drugs and their receptors as they relate to the biochemical, pharmacological, and therapeutic actions of medicinal compounds. Students will learn the fundamental relationships between the structures of drugs and the resulting activity. May not be held with PHRM 2222 or the former PHRM 2220 or PHRM 3220. Registration is normally restricted to students in Year 1 of the program.