Pharmacognosy (PHCG)
PHCG 3290: Herbal Supplements & Alternati
Biomolecular Sciences
This course focuses on the use of plants and other products as herbal dietary supplements. It covers all the herbs used today including all aspects of regulation, activities, purity, and drug-herb interactions. It also covers alternative therapies used in place of and/or with conventional medicine.
2 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 3999A: Spec. Top. in Oceans & Hum. Hl
Biomolecular Sciences
An overview of how the oceans and coast impact human health and well-being.
2 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 4220: Nat. Prod. Derived Pharma.s
Biomolecular Sciences
This course covers all aspects of natural products used as pharmaceuticals, including both plant-derived and microbial-derived (antibiotics). The focus of the course is on antimicrobial chemotherapy. In addition, herbal medicine and other alternative forms of medicine are discussed.
4 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab
Lecture/Lab
PHCG 4250: Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms
Biomolecular Sciences
This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of harmful plants and mushrooms with emphasis on their identification, toxicity, symptoms of intoxication, first aid, and poisoning treatments.
1 credit
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 4260: Cancer Chemo - Targets & Disco
Biomolecular Sciences
This course provides a general synopsis of the discovery and development of anticancer chemotherapeutics, with particular emphasis on those that are derived from natural products. The course includes discussions of the critical molecular and/or cellular events underlying the etiology and progression of cancer, anticancer target selection and validation, bioassay methods, screening libraries of compounds and/or extracts, bioassay-guided isolation and structure elucidation, and biological characterization/evaluation of active leads. Examples from four focus areas will be studied and discussed: cytotoxic agents, targeted therapies, tumor metabolism, and antimetastasis drug discovery.
2 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 4271: Drug Discovery I
Biomolecular Sciences
This course focuses on the techniques included in the characterization of drug substance from natural sources (plant, animal, and microorganisms).
3 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab
Lecture/Lab
PHCG 4282: Drug Discovery II
Biomolecular Sciences
This course focuses on laboratory techniques in drug discovery research. In particular, laboratory rotations through plant, marine, and microbe techniques will be emphasized. Z grade
3 credits
Prerequisites
PHCG 4271 and 24 Earned Credits.
PHCG 4271 and 24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory
Laboratory
PHCG 4500: Career/Achievements in BMS: Na
Biomolecular Sciences
This course explores a wide variety of biomolecular research areas, with emphasis on academic scientists and their research that falls under the umbrella of natural product science. The course includes an overview of the critical contributions of important scientists to drug discovery, chemical ecology, chemical genomics, biosynthesis, and the future potential of natural products. Insights into emerging opportunities in the field are examined and discussed.
1 credit
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 4510: Probiotics in Pharmacy
Biomolecular Sciences
This course explores the rapidly growing field of probiotics. Probiotics (and prebiotics) is the third most commonly used dietary supplement other than vitamins and minerals, and the use of probiotics quadrupled between 2007 and 2012. Originally limited to yogurt and other common food-like items to help digestive issues, the Human Microbiome Project has spurred a rapid increase in the discovery and development of probiotic products that are under investigation for numerous health- related conditions. Emerging science suggests that many new, and potentially controversial, technologies may alter probiotic science and soon have an impact on health care. The course includes an overview of probiotic use, its safety and efficacy, and its potential impact on patients (especially those patients taking other medicines).
2 credits
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.
24 Earned Credits.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 5000: Careers/Achievements in BMS
Biomolecular Sciences
This course explores a wide variety of biomolecular research areas, with emphasis on academic scientists and their research that falls under the umbrella of natural product science. The course includes an overview of the critical contributions of important scientists to drug discovery, chemical ecology, chemical genomics, biosynthesis, and the future potential of natural products. Insights into emerging opportunities in the field are examined and discussed.
1 credit
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 5410: Problems in Pharmacognosy
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual investigation of problems of current interest in pharmacognosy.
1 - 4 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study
Independent Study
PHCG 5420: Problems in Pharmacognosy
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual investigation of problems of current interest in pharmacognosy.
1 - 4 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study
Independent Study
PHCG 5450: Indiv. Stdy in Pharmacogn. Res
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual readings, discussions, and presentations of research literature in natural products chemistry. Z grade
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
PHCG 5460: Indiv. Stdy in Pharmacogn. Res
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual readings, discussions, and presentations of research literature in natural products chemistry. Z grade
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar
Seminar
PHCG 5500: Careers/Achievements in BMS
Biomolecular Sciences
This course explores a wide variety of biomolecular research areas, with emphasis on academic scientists and their research that falls under the umbrella of natural product science. The course includes an overview of the critical contributions of important scientists to drug discovery, chemical ecology, chemical genomics, biosynthesis, and the future potential of natural products. Insights into emerging opportunities in the field are examined and discussed.
1 credit
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 5910: Problems in Pharmacognosy
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual investigation of problems of current interest in pharmacognosy.
1 - 4 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study
Independent Study
PHCG 5920: Problems in Pharmacognosy
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual investigation of problems of current interest in pharmacognosy.
1 - 4 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study
Independent Study
PHCG 5950: Indiv. Stdy in Pharmacogn. Res
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual readings, discussions, and presentations of research literature in natural products chemistry. Z grade
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion
Discussion
PHCG 5960: Indiv. Stdy in Pharmacogn. Res
Biomolecular Sciences
Individual readings, discussions, and presentations of research literature in natural products chemistry. Z grade
1 - 6 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar
Seminar
PHCG 6270: Natural Product Chemistry
Biomolecular Sciences
A comprehensive consideration of the chemistry and pharmacology of those natural product constituents important because of their biological activity. Included are the broad classes, the alkaloids, the terpenoids, the steroids, the flavanoids, and other related groups.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6280: Natural Product Chemistry
Biomolecular Sciences
A comprehensive consideration of the chemistry and pharmacology of those natural product constituents important because of their biological activity. Included are the broad classes, the alkaloids, the terpenoids, the steroids, the flavanoids, and other related groups.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6300: Advanced Topics
Biomolecular Sciences
This course covers all aspects of small-molecule natural products and natural product-derived agents used as pharmaceuticals, including those derived from plants, microbes, and fungi. The focus of the course is on general and advanced topics in antimicrobial chemotherapy. Pathogenic microbe molecular and cell biology are integrated with the sciences of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. Advanced topics regarding specific herbal medicines and other dietary supplements are explored.
4 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6311: Anlys. of Nat. Product Drugs I
Biomolecular Sciences
A discussion of techniques used for identification and determination of structure of substances of natural origin. Included for discussion are isolation techniques, chromatographic techniques, and micro techniques.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab
Lecture/Lab
PHCG 6312: Anlys. of Nat. Prod. Drugs II
Biomolecular Sciences
A discussion of techniques used for identification and determination of structure of substances of natural origin. Included for discussion are physical methods and spectroscopic techniques of structure elucidation.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab
Lecture/Lab
PHCG 6313: Anlys. of Nat. Prod. Drugs III
Biomolecular Sciences
A discussion of Fourier-transform nuclear magnet resonance techniques, including 2D-NMR for the determination of structure of substances of natural origin.
3 credits
Prerequisites
min grade of C in PHCG 6312.
min grade of C in PHCG 6312.
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6340: Biosynthesis of Plant Const.
Biomolecular Sciences
A study of the biosynthetic pathways producing physiologically active products found in natural sources.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6350: Intro. to Mol. Cell Biology
Biomolecular Sciences
We will discuss the internal organization of mammalian cells and how they function, common methodologies utilized to investigate signaling pathways, and their applications in the discovery of natural product-based drugs and/or molecular probes.
3 - 4 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6360: Fermentation Chemistry
Biomolecular Sciences
Chemical aspects of the production of pharmaceutically and economically important substances by microorganisms.
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture
PHCG 6999A: Selected Top. in Pharmacognosy
Biomolecular Sciences
An in-depth discussion of recent advances in knowledge of plant and animal materials with biological properties of interest to pharmaceutical scientists. (May be repeated once for credit).
3 credits
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture
Lecture