Biochemistry

Biochemistry is a medical oriented course devoted to understand the metabolic processes supporting life. The course addresses the structure, function and turnover of biomolecules. Lectures will be focused on cellular metabolism and energy relationships, as well as on the regulation, of, and interconnections among, metabolic pathways. The topics of the course will be presented in a conceptual and methodological framework largely shared by modern human biochemistry.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- describe the metabolic processes supporting human life;
- demonstrate a mastery of core concepts and principles in human and medical biochemistry;
- demonstrate critical thinking skills, such as the ability to solve problems related to medical issues;
- integrate knowledge and explain how metabolic dysfunctions may lead to diseases.