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Academic Year 2000/2001

Drugs and Disease
CHEM 119 FA

This course will cover the basic chemistry and molecular biology of several diseases and the drugs used to treat them. Topics will include AIDS, cancer, bacterical infections and psychotherapeutic drugs. The origins of the diseases, the historical development of drug treatments, and the most current treatments available will be presented. Original scientific data will be discussed to analyze the requirements of a reliable scientific study. The classes will be divided between lecture and discussion . Previous secondary school courses in chemistry and biology are suggested. This course is designed for nonscience majors.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings will be provided in each class.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly assignments; three exams, one final, and a final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM CHEM    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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