The chemistry of amino acids and peptides, including methods of protection and deprotection of the functional groups, peptide coupling, raceemization, and both solution and solid phase methods of peptide synthesis. Explanations of how chemical poisons function in physiological systems. Molecular interactions of the toxic agents will rely on biochemical principles, including protein binding, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. 3037 Biosynthesis of Natural Constituents 3 cr. A study of the biosynthesis of plant and fungal secondary metabolites with emphasis on the process leading to the major classes of these metabolites in various organisms.
Special emphasis is given to compounds with biological activity.
A lecture course dealing with an area of current interest in the pharmaceutical sciences. Special research projects are conducted under the supervision of a faculty member to acquaint the graduate student with advanced research techniques. This proposal should not be a direct extension of the student's previous or present research activities. The proposal will be evaluated at an oral examination.