Division of Science
COURSE SYLLABUS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Class Meets at USF
INDEX NUMBER: CHEM 501RA
COURSE TITLE: Chemistry of Illicit Drugs
PROFESSOR: Dr. Salim M. Diab
INITIATING PROFESSOR: Karen D’arcy, Ph. D.
CREDIT HOURS: 1.0 (Weekend Workshop)
TRIMESTER: Winter 2007
Phone: 815-740-3855
E-Mail: sdiab@stfrancis.edu
HomePage: http://www.stfrancis.edu/ns/diab/etherman.htm
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the various chemical concepts and
principles that govern our understanding of the chemistry of drugs as well as
their impact on society. The basic philosophy here is to emphasize the
principles of drug design, drug action, and drug testing from organic chemical
perspective with some pharmacological applications. Multiple sources of
instructional methods will be used including formal lectures using power point
presentation, internet sources, and video case studies.
This course is designed to provide a basic foundation in the field of drug
chemistry for those students interested in the field of
chemistry, forensic science, psychology-biology, and criminal
justice. The student is allowed to experience the various analytical and
instrumental methods used in analyzing and characterizing drugs such as UV-VIS,
FT-IR, and GC-MS, to name a few.
PREREQUISITE
Minimum of One Course in Organic Chemistry
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is intended for all students who wish to know more about the
fundamentals of drug chemistry and have the prerequisite course for it. This
course may be of special interest to practicing scientists who wish to develop
a new field of interest. This course does not qualify as a general education
course, but can serve as an elective course.
EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course students are expected to be able to understand
the various techniques in synthesis, isolation, and characterization of various
drugs. Students are also expected to be able to identify, discuss, and apply
the organic chemistry principles that govern drug chemistry. In addition,
students are expected to use the various modern instruments to solve drug
problems. Students are also expected to use the electronic literature to search
for information, conduct research and to critique the authenticity of the
electronic sources.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Lecture (formal and electronic) and lab investigations.
TEXT
Powerpoint Lecture
Notes, Diab - please get your own copy (CD) from Dr.
D.
DAY 1
Lecture - Topics
- What is a drug?
- Drug design.
- Drugs and the Brain
- Chemistry of drugs: physical, chemical, and pharmacological properties.
Select a topic for your research paper (graduate students only).
DAY 2
Lab Investigations
- Introduction to Spectroscopy and Drugs Analysis (UV-VIS, FT-IR, and GC-MS)
- Lab Investigations and Exercises.
STUDENT
EVALUATION
Undergraduate students must complete the
lab exercises and report, solve case study, and answer wrap-up questions.
Grading:
Assessment/Lab Exercises - 50%
Presentation - 50%
Total - 100%
Graduate
students must complete the all the above as the undergraduates and
write a 3-5 page reaction paper on the issue of legalizing drugs, pros and
cons.
Grading:
Assessment/Lab Exercises - 50%
Presentation - 30%
Reaction paper - 20%
Total - 100%
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Food and Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov
American Council for drug education: http://www.drughelp.org
Pertnership for Drug
Free
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: http://www.health.org
National Institute on Drug Abuse: http://www.nida.nih.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
DISABILITY STATEMENT
Students who have disability or special needs and require accommodation in order
to have equal access to the classroom must register with the designated staff
member in the Division of Student Development. Please go to Room B1201 or call
(708) 534-4090 and ask for the Coordinator of Disability Services. Students
will be required to provide documentation of any disability when an
accommodation is requested.
Email: sdiab@stfrancis.edu