Biochemistry

The chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, intermediary metabolism is emphasized in this course. Biochemistry is the study of the biology and chemistry of the human body. It is the chemistry of life. It explains, for example, why and how muscles grow during exercise and how the body uses carbohydrates to produce energy. Biochemistry seeks to explain the rationale and reasons for chemotherapy, control of blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

CH 401-402