2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

BI 321 Medical Biochemistry

This course differs from traditional biochemistry courses and focuses specifically on human medical biochemistry.  Major core concepts of biochemistry will be applied to human health and diseases with a heavy emphasis on medical case studies and medical literature.  The course focuses on key biochemical processes including, but not limited to, hormones and homeostasis, enzymatic reactions and metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and ATP production, amino acids, protein and DNA synthesis.  Key MCAT topics are highlighted. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BI 201/203, CH 151/153, CH 152/154