MITES - Biochemistry

MITES Biochemistry is the advanced life science course in the MITES program. This course surveys intermediate and advance topics in both biology and chemistry, beginning with a review of thermodynamics, acid-base equilibria, and basic molecular interactions. Students then move on to review the fundamental concepts of the central dogma; explore the behavior of enzymes and bioenergetics; and conclude with an overview of the ways in which biochemistry has profoundly influenced our understanding of human health, disease, and disease intervention. Students are required to read and summarize journal articles related to topics covered in class, so that they can practice reading scientific literature and gain additional exposure to contemporary research methods.