CHE 5341 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry is an interdisciplinary course designed to introduce students to the core principles of drug design and metabolism. Instead of a traditional disease-centered perspective, this course takes a chemical approach to understanding how drugs function and are systematically developed. Key topics include the physicochemical properties of drug molecules, the mechanisms of drug-target interactions, and how these interactions lead to biological effects. Through the exploration of various drug targets and real-world case studies, students gain a deeper insight into the chemical foundations of drug action and drug design.