(3 units). Introduction to the study of the changes in human biochemical processes in disease states and to how these alterations can be used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of various disorders. Topics are approached through clinical cases and a short review of normal physiology, followed by a discussion on how the given disease alters normal biochemical parameters and how they can be measured by the clinical laboratory and then used in its diagnosis and management. No previous medical knowledge is required but a reasonable understanding of human biochemistry and physiology is expected. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: BCH 3120.
(3 units). Introduction to the study of the changes in human biochemical processes in disease states and to how these alterations can be used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of various disorders. Topics are approached through clinical cases and a short review of normal physiology, followed by a discussion on how the given disease alters normal biochemical parameters and how they can be measured by the clinical laboratory and then used in its diagnosis and management. No previous medical knowledge is required but a reasonable understanding of human biochemistry and physiology is expected. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: BCH 3120.
