Human Biochemistry (Click here for a photographic image of the Department)
i) Goal :-
The broad goal of the teaching of undergraduate students in biochemistry is to
make them understand the scientific basis of the life processes at the molecular
level and to orient them towards the application of the knowledge acquired in
solving clinical problems.
ii) Objectives :-
a) Knowledge
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
1) describe the molecular and functional organization of a cell and list its
subcellular components;
2) delineate structure, function and inter-relationships of biomolecules and
consequences of deviation from normal;
3) summarize the fundamental aspects of enzymology and clinical application
wherein regulation of enzymatic activity is altered;
4) describe digestion and assimilation of nutrients and consequences of
malnutrition;
5) integrate the various aspects of metabolism and their regulatory pathways;
6) explain the biochemical basis of inherited disorders with their associated
sequelae;
7) describe mechanisms involved in maintenance of body fluid and pH homeostasis;
8) outline the molecular mechanisms of gene expression and regulation, the
principles of genetic engineering and their application in medicine.
9) Summarize the molecular concept of body defences and their application in
medicine;
10) Outline the biochemical basis of environmental health hazards, biochemical
basis of cancer and carcinogenesis;
11) familiarize with the principles of various conventional and specialized
laboratory investigations and instrumentation analysis and interpretation of
given data;
12) suggest experiments to support theoretical concepts and clinical diagnosis;
b) SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to :
1) make use of conventional techniques / instruments to perform biochemical
analysis relevant to clinical screening and diagnosis;
2) analyze and interpret investigative data;
3) demonstrate the skills of solving scientific and clinical problems and
decision making
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(Note: The above is as per the syllabus for MBBS course as prescribed by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik)