The fundamental concepts underlying the mechanism of action of drugs. The topics provide some of the best applications of the fundamentals of biochemistry. This course is an ideal introduction to medicine for pre-medical students.
Organic chemistry is a prerequisite.
Students are advised to have had biochemistry or take it concurrently, but it is not a requirement. Two exams, quizzes, problem sets, final exam. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. For This Course.