Course modules feature protein structure and enzymes emphasizing structure-function relationships; cell biology emphasizing how cells move, grow, and divide; molecular biology emphasizing the role of nucleic acids in storage and expression of genetic information; and intermediary metabolism emphasizing degradation and synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Clinical aspects as well as regulation and coordination of biologic processes during the fed and fasted states are emphasized. Workshops introduce the biochemical basis of common clinical laboratory tests and/or illustrate clinical applications of biochemical concepts.
7credits