No Certificate / Course on Audit Track
This course provides an overview of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, highlighting key biochemical pathways involved in energy production and cellular function. It explains enzyme function and regulation, as well as hormonal control of metabolic processes. The clinical significance of biochemical tests is also emphasized to help students understand how biochemical changes relate to health, disease, and laboratory diagnostics.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
To be successful in this course, learners should have:
Completion of introductory courses in General Biology and Biochemistry I
Basic understanding of cell structure
Knowledge of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
Fundamentals of enzyme function
Understanding of basic chemical principles: pH, buffers, and chemical bonding
Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques
This course is designed for:
Undergraduate students in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)
Students of allied health sciences
Life sciences students
Learners seeking a strong foundation in biochemistry
Students preparing for careers in clinical diagnostics
Students aiming for healthcare professions
Learners interested in research and laboratory investigations
Students wanting to connect biochemical concepts with disease conditions
Structure and Functions
Structure and function of DNA (Video)
Structure and function and types of RNA (Video)
Approximately 1 Hour
Intermediate
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced