HTHSCI 3Z03 - Biochemical Basis of Human Health

3 unit(s)

The molecular basis of human health and disease will be investigated at the biochemical level, with consideration of how diet and lifestyle choices can alter disease risk. Students will be introduced to the biochemistry underlying the leading causes of death in Canada, the progression of these diseases, and learn to define both health and illness in molecular terms.
Three hours, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above, and one of HTHSCI 2E03, 2D06, BIOCHEM 2B03, or 2EE3