CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Course Description

In this course introduction to biochemical analysis techniques, biochemistry of the circulatory system, bilirubin metabolism, liver functions and jaundice, and related disorders, blood biochemistry, coagulation, hematological disorders, biochemistry of the digestive system and its disorders, digestion of lipids and phospholipids and disorders of lipid metabolism, structure and functions of kidney, kidney function tests, renal diseases and the related biochemical data, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, hypertension and coronary heart diseases and the related biochemical tests, biochemistry and the disorders of endocrine system, biochemistry and the complications of diabetes mellitus, cancer biochemistry are the main topics. Spectrophotometric measurements and principles of biochemical molecules are also widely overed in this course.

CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1- to analyze on specimens of body fluids.
2. 02 2-to classify body function tests.
3. 03 3-to explain the causes of diseases.
4. 04 4-to identify and compare the biochemical bases of the diseses.
5. 05 5- to decide and describe obout the patients' diseases by evaluating the case reports

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Lippincott Illustrated Rewiev of Biochemistry, L.W.W. Richard A. Harvey
2. 02 Clinical Chemistry, Theory, Analysis, Correlation, Lawrence A.Kaplan, Third Edition.
3. 03 Clinical Keys (available in CIU Library)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1- to analyze on specimens of body fluids. SOLO 4
2. L02 2-to classify body function tests. SOLO 3
3. L03 3-to explain the causes of diseases. SOLO 4
4. L04 4-to identify and compare the biochemical bases of the diseses. SOLO 1
5. L05 5- to decide and describe obout the patients' diseases by evaluating the case reports SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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