Illegal Drugs: A Complete Guide to Their History, Chemistry, Use and Abuse
by Paul M. Gahlinger, M.D,.Sagebrush Press
Drugs and the Human Body - with Implications for Society 7th ed
by Ken Liska, Pearson Prentice Hall Publishers
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Illegal Drugs: A Complete Guide to Their History, Chemistry, Use and Abuseby Paul M. Gahlinger, M.D,.Sagebrush Press |
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Drugs and the Human Body - with Implications for Society 7th edby Ken Liska, Pearson Prentice Hall Publishers |
http://www.wellesley.edu/Chemistry/Chem101/home.html
In a broad sense the course is about how molecules effect our bodies and minds. We will look at a variety of legal and illegal drugs plus any other molecules you find interesting. The focus will be on how these function, through an understanding of their molecular properties and biochemistry. Several diseases possibly including AIDS, diabetes, cancers and heart disease will be covered with their treatments. We will try to get a working understanding of mental illness, addiction, intoxication and hallucination. Finally we will investigate new developments and the social consequences of these molecules on current events.
There is a conference for the course at CHEM101-S07. Inside you will find a bulletin board for announcements, questions, gossip, etc.
alcohol, amphetamines, arsenic, aspirin, AZT, caffeine, cocaine, COX2 inhibitors, cyanide, ecstasy, heroin, insulin, LSD, marijuana, nicotine, nitroglycerin, nitrous oxide olestra, penicillin, phytoestrogens, protease inhibitors, prozac, quinine, steroids, viagra
quick quizes 5-10 minutes every 1 or 2 weeks, short essays, midterm, a final, and an oral presentation of about 15-20 minutes.
Midterm Distribution
Office: 250 Science Center X3041
