Medical Biochemistry

Catalog description

A course in human biochemistry with a focus on the biochemical basis of normal and pathological states. The physical and chemical properties of major classes of biological molecules will be discussed as well as the role of these molecules in the pathology of various disease states. Special consideration will be given to the metabolic basis of health and disease. This course will also present an introduction to nutritional biochemistry. This course is open to undergraduate enrollment with permission of instructor.