Separations and measurements of biological molecules. Bioenergetics and metabolism. This course provides an introduction to medicinal chemistry, in particular, the relationship between molecular structure and therapeutic activity, and the biochemical basis for this activity. Topics to be discussed include a historical perspective on drug development, receptors, and current approaches to rational drug design. This course discusses how microscopic properties of atoms and molecules can affect changes within the environment.
Coursework places heavy emphasis on current environmental problems and concerns.
The laboratory component introduces students to techniques commonly used in environmental water, air, and soil analysis. Discussions on selected topics in advanced organic chemistry concentrating on modern methods for the synthesis of biologically important molecules. This course is primarily designed for chemistry majors who are interested in obtaining postgraduate degrees in chemistry or biochemistry. An introduction to the structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Topics to be examined include bonding, molecular and solid state structures, thermodynamic and redox properties, and acid-base theories using periodic trends and theoretical models, and biological aspects of inorganic chemistry.