Study of the chemistry of medicinal compounds: The chemistry, nomenclature, physico-chemical properties, stereochemistry synthesis (where necessary), structure-activity relationship, metabolism and uses of the following groups of drugs:
(i) Antihypertensive, diuretics, steroids including steroidal hormones, chemotherapeutic agents such as sulphonamides, anti-malarials, antibiotic, anthelmintics, trypanocides, schistosomicides, amoebicides, anticancer and antiviral agents.
Photochemistry: general principles, characteristics of photochemical reactions and application both in the synthesis and spoilage of drugs.
- Lecturer: Olayemi Adegbolagun
- Lecturer: Ogochukwu Ume
Level of Study: 500 Level