Goal

The main objective of teaching biochemistry to undergraduate students is to help them grasp the molecular foundation of life processes and guide them in applying this knowledge to address clinical issues.

Objectives

Knowledge

• Explain the molecular and functional organization of a cell and list its internal components.
• Outline the structure, function, and interrelation of biomolecules, along with the effects of deviations from normal.
• Highlight the core principles of enzymology and its clinical relevance.
• Discuss digestion and absorption of nutrients and impact of malnutrition.
• Connect various metabolic processes and their regulatory pathways.
• Elaborate on the biochemical basis of genetic disorders.
• Describe mechanisms maintaining body fluid balance and pH stability.
• Explain gene expression and regulation at the molecular level.
• Summarize molecular framework of the body's defense system and medical relevance.
• Discuss biochemical foundations of environmental health risks and carcinogenesis.
• Understand principles of traditional and advanced lab tests, instrumentation, and data interpretation.
• Propose experiments to support theoretical concepts and clinical diagnoses.

Skills

• Utilize standard techniques and instruments for biochemical tests.
• Evaluate and interpret results of investigative data.
• Exhibit problem-solving and decision-making skills in scientific and clinical contexts.

Integration

Correlate different biochemical aspects of diseases with their associated laboratory investigations.

Best Practices

• Teaching and examination schedule displayed and strictly adhered to.
• Computer-assisted teaching with standardized slides and animations.
• Focus on applied aspects, including case studies.
• Regular formative assessments through tests, vivas, and practical exams.
• Participation in co-curricular activities like seminars, quizzes, poster presentations.
• Recognition of university rank holders and winners of quizzes/seminars.
• Remedial testing for academically weaker students.
• Feedback collected from students to improve faculty and department.

About Department Laboratory

The department is well-equipped with offices, departmental library, seminar room, demonstration rooms, museum, lecture hall with LCD projector, undergraduate and postgraduate labs. Future expansion emphasizes research in endocrinology, cancer biology, immunology, and genetic disorders.

Future Plans

• Strive for academic excellence.
• Undertake research projects and actively involve students.
• Develop an e-learning platform for the institute.
• Focus research on cancer biology, infertility, and genetic disorders.