UBC BIOC 302
Intermediate Biochemistry
BIOC 302 explores advanced biochemical pathways and molecular mechanisms essential for understanding human health and disease. Topics covered include fat metabolism, fat transport, fat synthesis, catabolism, amino acid metabolism, nucleic acids, transcription, translation, DNA repair, and therapeutics. The course emphasizes how these processes are regulated and integrated within cells, providing students with a deeper understanding of biochemical principles relevant to medicine, health sciences, and biomedical research
Video Samples
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Modes of tutoring available
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Content-recordings
Video Content Topics
- Lipids/Storage Lipids/Structural Lipids/Membrane Lipids/Lipid Transport
- Beta Oxidization/Fatty acid synthesis
- Fatty Acid Elongation/Desaturation/Cholestrol and Ketone Synthesis/Protein Degration
- Autophagy/Metabolic fate of Amino acids/Urea Cycle
- Amino Acid Catabolism and Anabolism
- Nucleotide/RNA and DNA/Chromatin and nuclear Bodies/Molecular Techniques
- DNA Replication and Repair
- Double Strand Repair (NHEJ/HR), CRISPER
- RNA Transcription and Processing
- Genetic Codons, tRNA, Ribosomes, Translation
- Nucleic acid Therapeutics
Our Teaching Philosophy for BIOC 302
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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