2- المستهدف من تدريس المقرر :       

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

أ- المعلومات والمفاهيم :

2.1.1. Describe the main metabolic pathways of the three main dietary sources of energy: carbohydrates, fats and proteins, their digestion absorption, their oxidation to release energy.

2.1.2 discuss the regulation of these pathways and the integration of their metabolism

2.1.3 point-out biochemical alteration in related metabolic disorders.

2.1.4 explain the role of vitamins and enzymes required for catalysis of these processes, in addition to their deficiency manifestations.

2.1.5 Describe the contribution of certain tissues like liver, kidney and nervous system to metabolism in health and disease.

2.1.6. discuss the metabolism of the major minerals and trace elements, their functions and alterations in metabolic processes due to deficiency or excess of these elements

2.1.7. identify knowledge about nucleic acid metabolism with special emphasis on their role in protein synthesis.

2.1.8 discuss the general principles of genetic engineering and how may this be used for the diagnosis and management of diseases.

2.1.9 Describe the components of some body fluids e.g. blood, urine and CSF. 

ب- المهارات الذهنية:

    2.2.1 Interpret medical laboratory reports;

    2.2.2 Analyze normal &pathological glucose tolerance curve;

   2.2.3 Solve problems related to metabolic disturbances in a given case study report.

جـ- المهارات المهنية الخاصة بالمقرر :

2.c.1 Evaluate biochemical reports related to neurological and psychiatric problems.

2.c.2 Suggest deferential diagnosis  for given data about metabolic disorder.

د -  المهارات العامة :

2.4.1. Communicate properly with the staff members as well as with each other.

 2.4.2. Work effectively in groups.

 2.4.3. Use available resources to get data& knowledge.