Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biochemistry of Musculoskeletal System
Course Code: BYK631
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the tissue-specific biochemical reactions taking place in bone, cartilage, fat and muscle tissues and to interpret the similarities and differences between their metabolisms.

Course Content

Biochemistry of bone, cartilage, adipose and muscle tissue and related biochemical tests. Understanding the molecular mechanisms in pathogenesis of musculoskeletal system diseases.

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