NPS 5500. Natural Products Seminar I. (1 Credit)

The main objective of this seminar series is to illustrate the past, present, and future of Natural Products Sciences and Research (NPSR). This task will be accomplished by combining weekly readings of milestone scientific papers, as well as inviting known scientists in this area of research for seminars and discussion on the recent development of natural products and drug discovery. This seminar series is designed to educate and disseminate the knowledge of NPSR. This series will include, but is not limited to the following areas of interest: Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products, Medicinal Chemistry, and/or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.

NPS 6500. Natural Products Seminar II. (1 Credit)

The main objective of this seminar series is to illustrate the past, present, and future of Natural Products Sciences and Research (NPSR). This task will be accomplished by combining weekly readings of milestone scientific papers, as well as inviting known scientists in this area of research for seminars and discussion on the recent development of natural products and drug discovery. This seminar series is designed to educate and disseminate the knowledge of NPSR. This series will include, but is not limited to the following areas of interest: Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products, Medicinal Chemistry, and/or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.

NPS 7020. A Historical Perspective on Natural Products in the Marketplace. (3 Credits)

The progression of natural products from traditional medicine sources to drug identification to commercialization is presented. Both successful and unsuccessful examples are presented, along with principles of product development.
Prerequisites: (NPS 606, 6140, 626 or 6240).

NPS 7500. Natural Products Seminar III. (1 Credit)

The main objective of this seminar series is to illustrate the past, present, and future of Natural Products Sciences and Research (NPSR). This task will be accomplished by combining weekly readings of milestone scientific papers, as well as inviting known scientists in this area of research for seminars and discussion on the recent development of natural products and drug discovery. This seminar series is designed to educate and disseminate the knowledge of NPSR. This series will include, but is not limited to the following areas of interest: Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products, Medicinal Chemistry, and/or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy.
Prerequisite: NPS 6500.