Course Description

Introduction to Biochemistry for Health Professionals

This course provides an introduction to the chemistry and structure-function relationships of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. It examines their biological significance and roles in health and disease, with a focus on metabolic pathways and their regulation. The course is designed for students in health-related fields, including Nursing and Dentistry, and covers foundational biochemistry concepts relevant to clinical practice.

• Key Topics: Chemistry and structure of biomolecules, metabolic pathways, regulation, and clinical relevance.

• Prerequisites: Completion of introductory chemistry courses or equivalent, and acceptance to relevant health programs.

• Course Code: BIOC 1430

Course Outline

Biochemistry for Health Professionals 1430 (Fall 2021)

• Coordinator: Dr. Michael Hayley (Email: through Brightspace)

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with a broad introduction to the chemistry and structure-function relationships of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. It emphasizes their biological importance and relevance to health and disease, including metabolic pathways and their regulation. The course is tailored for students in health-related programs and is not intended for those pursuing a major in biochemistry.

• Learning Outcomes: Understand the structure and function of key biomolecules; describe metabolic pathways; explain regulation and clinical implications.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Assignments: Students are expected to respond within 24 hours of receiving emails, except on weekends and holidays.

• Communication: All course-related communication will occur through Brightspace.

Text and Resources

• Required Text: Biochemistry: A Short Course (ISBN: 9781319114630)

Method of Evaluation

Details regarding the method of evaluation are provided in the course materials and Brightspace platform.

Additional info: The course content aligns with the following biochemistry topics: Introduction to Biochemistry, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein Structure, Metabolic Pathways, and Regulation. The syllabus does not provide detailed chapter breakdowns but confirms relevance to foundational biochemistry concepts.