Biochemistry

Biochemistry introduces students to the chemical processes and molecules that sustain living organisms. Topics include the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics and regulation; metabolic pathways (glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid metabolism); and the biochemical basis of disease. The course equips MLS students with the molecular understanding required for clinical chemistry, hematology, and laboratory diagnosis.