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CHEM119

Drugs and Disease
CHEM119 FA

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 20 0 Times: .T.T... 2:40PM-4:00PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

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 in order 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 non-science 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM CHEM

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Baranger, A
Times: .T.T... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 0, Fr: 1
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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