Predicting the chemical properties of organic molecules and proposing sensible mechanisms to account for transformations. Amino acid and peptide synthesis including the role of protecting groups and modern solid phase synthesis. Introductory medicinal chemistry with emphasis on pharmaceuticals that target cell wall receptors and enzymes. Antibiotic function, in particular agents that target bacterial cell walls. This unit is intended for students in forensic science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, chemistry and related programs. -- Course Website
Instructor: F Pfeffer
Prerequisites: One of SBC214, SLE214 and at least four other level 2 units
