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BCH 456

Medical Biochemistry

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Biochemistry relating to human health and disease. Discuss underlying biochemistry of diseases that disrupt normal cellular physiology including metabolic diseases, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.

Requirements

Prerequisites

BCH 400BIOL 315

Recommended Preparation

BCH 405
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

BCH 400; BIOL 315.

Recommended Preparation

BCH 405.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • integrate basic biochemistry principles with molecular biology and human physiology.
  • discuss how metabolic pathways relate to human physiology and pathophysiology (health and disease).
  • demonstrate knowledge of disease-related biochemical advancements and treatment options.
  • explain how basic biochemical concepts are translated into clinical concepts by analyzing medical examples and clinical cases.