BIO 463/463L - Computer-assisted Drug Design (3/1)

This course covers the use of computational tools in the discovery of medical drugs. Students are introduced to general aspects of drug discovery and development, and basic principles of drug action and pharmacology. Scientific literature describing the discovery process of currently marketed drugs is used to illustrate applications of computational methods. Students apply these methods during laboratory exercises. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a good understanding of the principles of drug action, a working knowledge of the main computer-assisted techniques used in the design of pharmacologically active drugs, and a gerneral knowledge of drugs currently used to treat hypertension and diabetes.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 459/459L or CHM 417 is recommended but not required.
Faculty: Staff.