interdisciplinary Program In Drug Discovery

University of Southern California

Department of Chemistry - College of Letters, Arts & Sciences

Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences - School of Pharmacy


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CHEMISTRY

Number

Chem 519
Title Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: An Introduction for Chemists
Description
Amino acids and peptides; protein structure and function; enzyme kinetics; structure, analysis and synthesis of nucleic acids; chemical biology of DNA and RNA; biotechnology.
Professors Peter Qin & Richard Roberts
Link http://ocw201-1.usc.edu/519/

Number

Chem 599
Title Physical Methods in Biochemistry
Description
This course is designed to teach the principles underlying physical analytical methods commonly utilized in research in biochemistry and molecular biology. These methods include detection, quantification, and characterization of biological macromolecules as well as their structural and functional analyses. Target audiences include first and second year graduate students. On completion of the course, students are expected to gain understanding of a broad range of physical methods that are essential for current state-of-art research in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Professor Peter Qin
Link http://pzqin.usc.edu/PhysMth_Cls/

 

Number

Chem 599
Title Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
Description

 

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Professor Charles McKenna
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PHARMACY

Number

PSCI 664
Title Drug Discovery and Design
Description
Principles of drug discovery, design and characterization. Mechanisms of action of major classes of drugs. Recommended preparation: college level chemistry and biology.
Professor Ian Haworth

Number

PSC 599
Title Introduction to Proteomics
Description
This course provides a broad introduction to the field of proteomics in the form of lectures, hands-on demonstrations and group discussions led by Faculty and numerous scientists.
Professors Ting Chen, Roger Duncan, Ian Haworth, Nouri Neamati, Timothy Gallaher, Austin Yang
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