Biochemistry Curriculum - Doctors Revision

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BCM 1 & 2

Updated Biochemistry Curriculum

An in-depth into the chemical processes of life, from the structure of macromolecules to the complex pathways of metabolism and molecular biology.

8 Credit Units

3 Major Components

Full Year Course

Course Units

Explore the complete Biochemistry curriculum from Year I to Year II.

YEAR I

BCM 112

Introduction to Biochemistry

Foundational Concepts

Chemistry Refresh (Atoms) Bonding and Water Acid-Base Chemistry Bioenergetics (Thermodynamics) Cell & Membrane Structure Carbohydrate Chemistry Vitamin and Mineral Chemistry Lipids Chemistry

Proteins and Enzymes

Proteins & Amino Acids Clinical: Abnormal Hemoglobins Enzymology & Kinetics Biochemical Techniques

YEAR II

BCM 221

Chemistry of Biological Molecules and Metabolism

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Metabolism Intro Glycolysis Glycolysis Game Kreb's Cycle Kreb's Cycle Game Glycogenolysis & Glycogenesis Gluconeogenesis Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Metabolism

Lipid Metabolism Amino Acid Metabolism Integration of Pathways

Introductory Molecular Biology

Nucleic Acids & Heredity DNA Replication & Repair Gene Expression Mutations Biosynthesis Pathways Biochemistry of Disease

BCM 232

Special Topics in Biochemistry

Applied Biochemistry

Nutritional Biochemistry Biochemistry of Endocrinology Immunology Detoxification & Excretion

Biochemistry of Specialized Tissues

Erythrocyte Metabolism Excitable Membranes Muscle Contraction Biochemistry of Vision

Clinical Applications

Biochemistry of Cancer Bacterial Chemistry Clinical Case Studies