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1 - Academic objectives: This goal is applied through theoretical approaches using theoretical lectures. This includes:
- to introduce the basic concepts of the structure of biomolecules and their metabolism in the living cell and their clinical applications.
- to illustrate the mechanisms of degradation of complex molecules of food, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, to produce energy, and how the energy is collected and stored, as well as the biosynthetic pathways that consume the stored energy.
- to explain the interactions of different tissues and hormones in the Fed-Fast cycles.
- to provide overview of storage, transmission and expression of genetic information, molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques.
- to apply clinical biochemistry to clinically relevant correlations, such as diseases and diagnostic modalities.
2 - Educational objectives in the field of practical training: This goal is implemented through practical teaching in biochemistry laboratories. It includes developing basic skills in applying laboratory techniques encountered in hospital's clinical biochemistry laboratories.
3 - Research Objectives: The department aims to encourage scientific research in the field of biochemistry and promote it in the Kingdom by encouraging students’ interest in scientific research and involving them in research projects.
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