Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry University of Tsukuba

Course Overview
The aim of this course is to acquire the basic knowledge of organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, chemical biology, and pharmacology, and its application for development of new drug. The course will provide basic topics of organic chemistry, which involve chemical structure, functional group, reaction, molecular design, synthesis, and molecular recognition. In addition, compound screening, target identification, and interaction between ligand and receptor will be lectured. The course will explain mode of action, in vitro/in vivo pharmacology, effect of drug on biological function in living body, and then introduce practical examples of drug discovery.
Learning Achievement
Competence
Expertise, English Language Proficiency
Course prerequisites
Students who have the credit for Organic Chemistry/Chemical Biology (01RC201) and Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmacology (01RC202) cannot register this subject.
Grading Philosophy
Grade (A +, A, B, C) is determined based on the total score of the reports and exams given by each lecturer. A+: >90, A: 89-80, B: 79-70, C: 69-60. The deadline for submitting the reports will be notified in each lecture.
Course schedule
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Kutsumura Noriki,Miyamae Yusaku,Nagumo Yasuyuki,Yoshida Masahito,Nagumo Yoko,Ohyoshi Takayuki,Saito Tsuyoshi,Endo Setsu,Arimura Takashi
Other information
Lecture is conducted in English.
Online(Asynchronous) This lecture covers a wide range of fields from organic chemistry to pharmacology. Therefore, we strongly hope that the students will prepare and review every time.
Site for Inquiry
Please inquire about the courses at the address below.
Contact person: Noriki Kutsumura
Email address: kutsumura.noriki.gn@u.tsukuba.ac.jp
Link to the syllabus provided by the university