Modification or introduction of functional groups in a given substrate. This course covers an introductory level of medicinal chemistry. Case studies of current drugs going through approval process. An in-depth study of classical analytical chemistry techniques. Subjects include the statistical evaluation of data, gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis, acid-base chemistry, complexation chemistry, and redox processes.
Laboratory includes practical examples of the methods covered in lecture.
An introduction to modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis. The course will span theory of operation, instrument design and methodology, and applications of instrumental techniques. Chemistry A seminar devoted to selected topics in modern chemistry of interest to students requiring more depth in the field. The course may involve laboratory work. Permission of instructor required.