CHEM181 PO - Chemical Biology

When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered spring 2026.
Instructor(s): J. Liu
Credit: 1

This course, which builds on foundations in both chemistry and molecular biology, will address the following questions: (1) What is chemical biology; and (2) What can chemical biology do to advance science and human health? Students will consider varying definitions of “chemical biology” and explore examples of each of these views. Topics may include small molecule screens to decipher biological networks, genetic control with small molecules, directed evolution, self-replication and approaches toward next-generation antimicrobials. Prerequisite: CHEM 115 PO.

Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 4; Writing Intensive