BIOC 5101 - Human Biochemistry I

3 credit hours

Biochemistry is taught by faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and introduces the molecular basis of cell function and the biochemical basis of structure and function of the body. The goals of the course are to educate students in the fundamentals of contemporary biochemistry in sufficient detail to 1) permit comprehension of other basic biomedical sciences, 2) understand biochemical mechanisms associated with disease, modern diagnostic techniques, and modern therapeutics, and 3) be able to maintain currency in the primary biomedical literature throughout their professional lives. Special attention is given to disease states caused by biochemical and genetic abnormalities. The courses are primarily lecture-based with some use of workshops to promote active learning of selected topics.