HBIO-454 Biochemistry
Prerequisites: HBIO-450 or equivalent, HCHEM-452 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the main concepts in biochemistry with a focus on clinical correlations. Topics covered include structure of biological macromolecules, transmission of information, functions of proteins, review of metabolic pathways and control, and essential physiological processes. Students will discuss clinical relevance, providing concrete examples of how basic biochemical knowledge translates into health or pathological conditions. In the required lab component students use a lab kit to conduct hands on labs.
Credits
4