Credits
This is a 3-credit course.
Description
This course focuses on the methods used in the synthesis of organic compounds with particular attention to medicinal products and illicit substances. Students are expected to utilize information presented in each module to develop and complete their module assignments. Other activities will include online discussions of course topics and current issues that relate to the synthesis of medicinal products and illicit substances.
Topics
| Module | Topic |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Functional Groups |
| Module 2 | Reactions Involved in Illicit Drug Synthesis I |
| Module 3 | Reactions Involved in Illicit Drug Synthesis II |
| Module 4 | Amphetamines, Methamphetamine and MDMA |
| Module 5 | Phencyclidine |
| Module 6 | Opiates |
| Module 7 | Cocaine |
| Module 8 | LSD |
| Module 9 | Clandestine Laboratories |
| Module 10 | Emerging Synthetic Drugs |
Prerequisites
Please review our recommended course order.
Required Materials
No required materials
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