COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The main theme of the Biochemistry course is the correlation of molecular structure and biological function. Accordingly, the course presents the salient facts of Biochemistry from which the general characteristics of structure and function in living systems can be deduced.
Emphasis is given to the nature, biosynthesis, and degradation of the major building blocks of cells and tissues; the details, interrelationships, and control mechanisms of the various pathways of intermediary metabolism; the production and utilization of energy and the nature and function of biological catalysis; the nature and expression of genetic information; and the special characteristics of certain organs and tissues. Human Biochemistry will be the predominant subject of the course, with emphasis on dental and other clinical problems.
Handouts comprising PowerPoint slides for all lectures and, on occasion, study problems will be provided on Canvas prior to each lecture or group of lectures. Students are responsible for material included in these handouts as well as the orally presented information and specific textbook assignments.
All class conferences are held to review, clarify, and highlight material presented in the previous block of lectures. In addition, individual instructors are available by appointment to discuss matters arising from their lectures. Faculty email addresses are provided above. Contact Dr. Melissa Rogers at rogersmb@njms.rutgers.edu or 973-972-2984, if needed.
Here is the Spring 2024 syllabus.
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