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University of South Carolina    
2019-2020 School of Medicine Bulletin 
    
 
  Nov 22, 2024
 
2019-2020 School of Medicine Bulletin

BMSC D601 - Biochemical Basics of Disease


Credits: 4

A four-credit-hour, fall semester, first-year course that covers human biochemistry at the molecular, cellular, and whole-body levels, including information about amino acids, proteins, and enzymes; the general principles of bioenergetics and metabolism; and the biochemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Clinical correlation conferences on specific diseases and disorders illustrate the clinical relevance of biochemical concepts covered in lecture.

Primary methods of instruction include lectures and clinical correlations.

Modes of assessment include departmental multiple choice examinations.

Note: Restricted to medical students