B M B 402
General Biochemistry (3) Comprehensive survey of the pathways and regulation of intermediary metabolism.
B M B 402 General Biochemistry (3)
Most, if not all, of the students taking B M B 402 intend to pursue a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree after graduation. Since biochemistry is an important discipline for advanced studies in life and medical sciences, a major goal of B M B 402 is to prepare students well for their future challenges in graduate or medical school. The textbook used is more advanced than that used in B M B 402, and it is what is typically used in biochemistry courses taught at premier medical schools and graduate schools.
The major topics covered include glycolysis, TCA cycle, metabolism of fatty acids, lipids (phospholipids, cholesterol and sphingolipids), amino acids and nucleotides, signal transduction, and human genetic diseases. Since biochemistry is a very rapidly progressing discipline, any new developments not covered by the textbook are introduced in the lectures or via discussion of current scientific papers at an appropriate level. In addition, students must be able to integrate information learned from different but related material. These exams typically take students three hours to complete.
Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.