BMS-522: Medical Biochemistry

This course requires students to analyze biochemical pathways critical to human metabolism, disease states, and pharmacological interventions. Students will diagram key metabolic pathways and their regulatory steps, compare normal versus altered pathway activities in conditions like diabetes or cancer, and evaluate the biochemical impact of therapeutic drugs. A key focus is on interpreting metabolic data and predicting the consequences of biochemical disruptions. This includes analyzing graphical or tabular data, predicting the downstream effects of enzyme deficiencies, and assessing laboratory findings to propose likely metabolic imbalances. Students will apply biochemistry principles to clinical case scenarios, analyzing cases of metabolic imbalance to determine their biochemical basis, constructing biochemical rationales for symptoms, and recommending appropriate biochemical interventions or diagnostic tests. The course supports program outcomes in understanding core biomedical concepts, evaluating and solving problems, and demonstrating preparedness for professional study.