Biochemistry: Medicine, Drugs & Addiction

Unlock Medicine and Drug Design: Discover the fascinating science behind medicine and drug interactions, exploring how drugs impact the human body at the molecular level. You’ll dive into the chemistry and biology behind drug design, effectiveness, and safety; learn how drugs interact with molecules, such as receptors and enzymes, to create therapeutic effects; and tackle complex topics like tolerance, addiction, and withdrawal. You’ll also investigate the processes of drug testing, legalization, and regulation, gaining a well-rounded view of the pharmaceutical world.

Why Take This Course? A must for aspiring healthcare professionals, pharmacists, or biochemists, this course will give you a deep understanding of drug mechanisms and development. You’ll walk away with insights into the science of healing and the effects of drugs on the body, setting you up for future studies and a career in healthcare and the sciences.

Prerequisite: Students enrolling in this course should have taken or should be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry

Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found here.

NCAA-approved course

UC-approved course