CHM4164 — Radiochemistry
An introduction to natural and artificial radioactivity, radioactive decay processes, the detection and measurement of radiation, interaction of radiation with matter and the use and safe handling of radioisotopes. Three (3) hours lecture and three (3) hours laboratory. Prerequisites: CHM 2084 and MTH 1294. CHM 4173 Medicinal Chemistry. This course is designed to be an intensive study of the important concepts in medicinal chemistry today as they have evolved over time. The course will be divided into multiple units including analysis of drug targets, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, drug discovery and design, tools used in drug design and selected topics in med chem. The FDA pharmaceutical clinical evaluation process will also be examined. This course is designed to provide chemistry students with an advanced knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry and biology while also serving as a prep course of pharmacy students, and a unique background course for those pursuing medicine. Three (3) hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHM 4283. CHM 4181-3. Independent Research. An investigation in the laboratory and literature of a chemical problem under the supervision of a faculty member. Students must consult with the intended faculty mentor before registering for the course. Credit will vary from one to three hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.