UBC BIOC 202
Introduction to Medical Biochemistry
BIOC 202 introduces students to the biochemical principles essential for understanding human health and disease. Topics covered include buffers, amino acids, protein folding, enzyme kinetics, thermodynamics, carbohydrates, and metabolism. The course focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular function and their relevance to human health, providing a foundational understanding for students in medical, health, and biological sciences.
Video Samples
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Lecture-recordings
Video Lectures list
- BIOC 202: Introduction to thermodynamics, biomolecules and buffer
- Buffer textbbook and amino acid (1)
- Primary Sequence wrap up and problem set
- Tutorial 1(Buffers)/Tutorial 2(Amino acids)
- Unit 3 textbook problem solving and Alpha helix lecture
- Unit 4 and textbook questions
- Activation energy and enzymes, Problem set 3a, Sample midterm
- Amino Acid/Sequencing Stryer(Ch2)/Tutorial 4(Enzyme Kinetics)
- V0,Vmax, Km, Kcat, Chemotrypsin
- Rest of Enzyme textbook questions and Intro to Hemoglobin
- Hemoglobin content, Hemo and chemotrypsin questions, Metabolism
- Enzyme thermodynamic/Kinetics Stryer(Ch8)
- Hemoglobin, Thermodynamic and intro to Carbohydrates
- Tutorial 5(Chemotrypsin/hemoglobin), Hemoglobin Stryer(Ch7), Thermodynamics Stryer (Ch15)
- Carbohydrate and Glycolysis 1
- Glycolysis 2 and textbook questions
- Glycolysis Stryer(Ch16),Tutorial 6(Glycolysis),Tutorial 7(Redox)
- Midterm 2 Review session
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase and Kreb cycle
- Kreb cycle and ETC (1)
- Kreb Cycle Stryer/Tutorial Questions
- ETC (2) and ATP synthase
- ATP Synthase/Glycogen synthesis and breakdown
- ETC Textbook questions and Gluconeogenesis
- Gluconeogensis
- ETC/ATP Syntase Stryer Questions
- Glcogen Metabolism/Gluconeogenesis Stryer Questions
Our Teaching Philosophy
Detailed Explanation of the Content
We break down complex biochemical topics, such as protein folding and enzyme kinetics, into clear, detailed explanations, ensuring a deep understanding of the material.
Extensive Question Practice
We go over an extensive number of tutorial questions and textbook problems, giving you ample opportunity to practice and master the application of key biochemical concepts.
Focus on Deep Understanding
Our approach prioritizes helping you understand the core concepts at a deep level, ensuring you can apply this knowledge effectively and approach both theoretical and practical questions with confidence.
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