This course will explore the methods involved in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. Students will explore the literature focusing on a specific drug, they will use SciFinder to search the literature and modeling using Schrodinger computational tools. They will also synthesize Aspirin using green chemistry methods as well as do a research project focusing on the development of a specific small molecule drug. This course targets students interested in chemistry and chemical biology as well as a possible career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.