PHRM 6100 Botanical Medicines and Biotechnology

1 SCH. This advanced course will focus on the use of chemicals isolated from plants and other natural sources for medicinal purposes. A primary goal of the course is to integrate basic research and clinical/industrial findings. Each lecture, following the historical introduction will focus on a specific aspect of natural products research: identification of botanicals, isolation and characterization of chemical components, methods of testing, industry regulations and market barriers and uses. A college level knowledge of basic biology, chemistry, physiology and pharmacology is recommended. The format of the course will be a formal lecture for the first half hour followed by an information discussion for the last half hour. Participation in class discussion is an essential part of the course. Reading assignments will vary from week to week but can include textbook chapters, review articles, journal articles, and seminal or current peer-reviewed research reports. Offered on demand. Letter Grade