Goal

The broad goal of teaching of undergraduate students in biochemistry is to make them understand the scientific basis of the life processes at the molecular level and to orient them towards the application of the knowledge acquired in solving clinical problems.

Objective

KNOWLEDGE:

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

• Describe the molecular and functional organization of a cell and list its sub cellular components.
• Delineate structure, function, & interrelationship of bimolecules & consequences of deviation from normal
• Summarize the fundamental aspects of enzymology & clinical application wherein regulation of enzymatic activity is altered.
• Describe digestion & assimilation of nutrients & consequences of malnutrition 5. Integrate the various aspects of metabolism & their regulatory pathway
• Explain the biochemical basis of inherited disorders with their associated sequelae.
• Describe mechanisms involved in maintaince of body fluid & pH homeostasis
• Outline the molecular mechanisms of gene exprassion & regulation, the principle of genetic engineering & their application in medicine.
• Summarize the molecular concept of body defence & their application in medicine.
• Outline the biochemical basis of environmental health hazards, biochemical basis of cancer & carcinogenesis.
• Familiarize with the principles of various conventional & specialized laboratory investigations & instrumentation analysis & interpretation of a given data.
• Suggest experiments to support theorical concept & clinical diagnosis.

SKILLS:

At the end of the course the student shall be able to :

• Make use of conventional techniques / instruments to perform biochemical analysis relevant to clinical screening & diagnosis.
• Analyse & interpret investigative data.
• Demostrate the skills of solving scientific & clinical problems & decision making

INTEGRATION:

To integrate various biochemical aspect of diseases & with their laboratory investigations.

BEST PRACTICES :

• Teaching & exam schedule displayed to students & implemented 100%.
• Computer assisted teaching & learning using standardized power point slides & animations.
• Emphasis on applied aspects like ‘case studies.
• Regular formative evaluation of student by written tests, vivas & practical exams.
• Students participation in co-curricular activities like seminars & quiz and poster presentation competition and interactive teaching learning methodology with the help of audiovisual aids such as LCD projector ,Internet access ,OHP to extract talent in students is encouraged.
• Rank holders of university exam,quiz & seminars are fecilitated.
• Remedial testing programme is conducted for academically poor students.
• Students feed back about faculty & department is obtained & actions are taken to improvise.

About Department

Department of Biochemistry was established in year 1990. The teaching faculty is well qualified and hold M.C.I. recognized postgraduate degrees. The teachers are competent and additionally trained in medical education technology. They have participated in National ,International Conferences , CME s and also involved in discharging administrative duties for institution and University and participating in clinical central Laboratory services.

The department follows a well defined UG programmes spread over two semesters. The department utilizes self developed learning resource material effectively dispensing of teaching learning process including emphases on interactive student centric methods such as problem based learning. The results have been consistently good.

The department effectively renders its clinical laboratory services through central pathology laboratory. Currently research work is going on Diabetes mellitus ,obesity, cancer, Acute Myocardial infarction and chronic kidney diseases. The department is keenly involved in updating the knowledge of all stake holders and keeps itself abreast with recent advances by actively participating in conferences, CMEs, Seminars and workshops. Such efforts of departments towards creation, sustenance and enhancement of academic ambiance is reflected by various publications by the faculties in national journals and on engagement in different types of research project.