The molecular aspects of the function of the endocrine sytem are also presented. The Dental Biochemistry course is designed to permit dental students to understand human biochemistry as it applies to the practice of dentistry. The biochemistry of oral tissues is presented as well as an overview of the biochemistry of the human body with an emphasis on nutrition. The Podiatric Biochemistry course is designed to permit podiatry students to understand human biochemistry in health and disease. The course covers metabolic pathways as they occur in normal individuals as well as their regulation.
Nutrition is covered as well as the biochemistry of bone and muscle.