Clinical Biochemistry

Catalog description

Clinical Biochemistry is the study of basic human biochemistry, with an emphasis on biomolecular structure, metabolic pathways and their relationship to human health and disease. MT 401 will cover the fundamental structures, function and interactions of biological macromolecules, including nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Accepted Biotechnology Students will use MT 401 as a foundation for MT 430 Bioseparation Techniques, taught each Spring; Accepted Medical Technology Students will use MT 401 as a foundation for MT 407 Clinical Chemistry, taught each Spring. Registration is open to MT and BTE accepted majors, and, on a space available basis, students who are enrolled in related majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites and have an interest in learning Clinical Biochemistry.