1. Medical Biochemistry 2

2. Introduction Course: Medical Biochemistry 2 Course code: MEDC 2341
Instructor: Dr. Tarek Zaida;
Mobile:
Office location: C631 (Faculty of Science Building)
Office hours: Sat, Mon, Wed

3. Objectives
On completion of this course, the students should be able to:
Gain solid knowledge regarding the metabolism of deferent types of lipids, nitrogen compounds.
Understand and explain how metabolism is integrated in physiological and in abnormal conditions.

4. Course description Lipid metabolism: - Metabolism of Dietary Lipids
Fatty Acid and Triacylglycerol Metabolism
Complex Lipid Metabolism
Cholesterol and Steroid Metabolism
Nitrogen metabolism: -
Amino Acids: Disposal of Nitrogen
Amino Acid Degradation and Synthesis
Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products
Nucleotide Metabolism

5. Integration of metabolism: -
Metabolic Effects of Insulin and Glucagon
The Feed/Fast Cycle
Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity
Nutrition
Vitamins

6. Evaluation
1. Attendance and discussions 5% 2. Midterm 30% 3. Quizzes 15% 4. Final Exam 50%