a) KNOWLEDGE 

At the end of the course, the student should be able to :

(1) Describe the molecular and functional organization of a cell and list its subcellular  components.

(2) Delineate  structure, function and  inter-relationships of biomolecules and consequences of deviation from normal.

(3) Summarize the fundamental aspects of enzymology and clinical application wherein regulation of enzymatic activity is altered.

(4) Describe  digestion  and  assimilation  of  nutrients and consequences of malnutrition

(5) Integrate  the  various aspects of  metabolism  and  their regulatory pathways

(6) Explain the biochemical basis of inherited  disorders  with their associated sequelae

(7) Describe mechanisms involved in maintenance of  body  fluid and pH homeostasis

(8) Outline  the molecular mechanisms of gene  expression  and regulation,  the  principles of genetic   engineering  and  their application in medicine

(9) Summarize the molecular concepts of body defence and  their application in medicine

(10) Outline  the  biochemical  basis  of  environmental  health hazards, biochemical basis of cancer and carcinogenesis

(11) Familiarize with the principles of various conventional and specialized   laboratory   investigations   and   instrumentation analysis and interpretation  of a given data

(12) The  ability to suggest experiments to support  theoretical concepts and clinical diagnosis.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to : 

(1) Make use of conventional techniques/instruments to  perform biochemical analysis relevant to clinical screening and diagnosis.

(2) Analyze and interpret investigative data.

(3) Demonstrate the skills of solving scientific  and  clinical problems and decision making

The  knowledge  acquired  in biochemistry  should  help  the students  to  integrate  molecular  events  with  structure   and function of the human body in health and disease.

A well equipped & furnished Department with accommodation for teaching & non teaching staff.

Spacious, well equipped undergraduate laboratory accommodating 55 students

Spacious, well equipped undergraduate laboratory accommodating 55 students is available with adequate illumination and other standard facilities.

Advanced teaching aids like LCD Projector etc enhance computer aided learning.

154 books which includes standard and reference books and learning CDs.

24 Journals both International and National are available.

Central Clinical Laboratory provides biochemical investigations, routine as well as special, round the clock.

The department provides didactic teaching as well as practical training to different disciplines.

1.Evaluation of the students in the form of MCQs, short answer questions, long answer questions and case oriented approach.

2.Emphasis on small group teaching which includes tutorials, seminars, group discussions, lecture demonstrations and computer based learning using LCD Projector.

3.Special classes  for academically backward students. The innovative methods of teaching and sincere effort by the faculty have helped the students in achieving Distinctions in Biochemistry at University levels.

Teaching hours allotted to human biochemistry - 240 hrs.

Theory lectures - 82 per year.

Practicals conducted - 19 per year.

Lecture cum demonstrations - 9 per year.

Tutorials held - 14 per year.

Students Seminars - 2 per year.