This course introduces the molecular basis of biological processes through the logic of chemistry. Topics covered include the structure and function of biomolecules, biochemistry techniques, basic metabolic pathways, and a brief introduction to the biochemical bases of relevant disease states.

CILO-1: Recognize the basic structures of major biomolecules and identify their functional groups. CILO-2: Describe basic architecture of protein and how to analyze protein structure using biochemical techniques. CILO-3: Describe the function and regulation of enzymes and the methods to quantitatively measure their effectiveness. CILO-4: Describe the chemical composition and structure of biological membranes and the mechanisms of membrane transport. CILO-5: Describe the principles and concepts underlying common biochemistry techniques. CILO-6: Recognize the major metabolic pathways in the cell. CILO-7: Explain how the above pathways are regulated and integrated. CILO-8: Explain the alterations in lipid and carbohydrate metabolisms that occur as a result of diabetes. CILO-9: Explain the metabolism of lipoproteins and medical problems associated with abnormal lipoprotein levels. CILO-10: Describe the metabolism of nutrients into energy for use by the human body, and the role of nutrients in disease pathology.