The Science of Drugs” (MEDCH/PCEUT 327) is coming back in Spring 2020!
“The Science of Drugs” (MEDCH/PCEUT 327) course is offered by the Departments of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutics this Spring quarter.
This is an introductory course for undergraduate students that will cover various aspects of medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical science, ranging from a history of drug discovery and development and current practices in the pharmaceutical industry, to principles of drug metabolism and transport processes and mechanisms of inter-individual variability in drug response as they relate to genetic and environmental factors.
Who might want to take it? This course is geared towards sophomore, junior and senior students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, public health and other health sciences, and related fields.
Prerequisite: CHEM 223, CHEM 237, Chem 335, or equivalent, or instructor permission
Anticipated outcome: After taking this course, students will have an appreciation for this field and can potentially develop interest in pursuing graduate or professional degrees in pharmaceutical sciences or related fields, or an entry-level position in pre-clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry.
Course format and assessment: Lectures with Panopto Recordings; online quizzes, one mid-term, one final.
For any question, please contact Dr. Libin Xu at libinxu@uw.edu.
