CHEM 1560D - Chemistry and Biology of Naturally Occurring Antibiotics

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Brown University

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Description:

Small molecules produced by organisms for chemical defense have long been exploited in medicine, biotechnology, and biological research. 1560D will examine the origins, uses, modes of action, and preparations of some of the most important and useful of these "antibiotic" molecules. Given the inter-disciplinary nature of this topic, this course is open to students with backgrounds in the biological and/or physical sciences. Familiarity with concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry will be assumed.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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