Foundations in Biomedical Sciences I

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This new course will be a didactic based course that will provide the background for understanding the biochemical basis of life. Students will learn about thermodynamic principles that drive biochemical and enzymatic reactions, protein structure and protein dynamics and the thermodynamic principles that define these structures and their interactions with other biomolecules, the principles that define their functional activities and then an application of this knowledge to an understanding of metabolic pathways. Students will also learn how foundational biochemical principles apply to certain physiological settings in health and disease and how pharmacological intervention can modulate physiological responses. The format of the course involves lectures, in-class discussions, and review sessions which are designed to promote class participation.