Welcome to Biochemistry

An online course brought to you by IEDNC Inc.

Biochemistry, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based course designed to explore the basic principles of biochemistry, and study the chemical processes that drive biological systems. Through a series of modules and interlinking units, students will learn about the importance of biochemistry in the context of metabolism and metabolic regulation, along with the foundations of cellular and molecular biology. Learn about the proteins that make up the human body, how fat is burned, the transmission of genetic information and much more.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Biochemistry Overview
  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Biochemistry

    • Unit 1.1 Introduction to biochemistry

    • 1.2: Foundations of Cellular & Molecular Biology
  • 3

    Module 2: Biomolecules

    • 2.1.1: Proteins

    • 2.1.2: Proteins Cont'd.

    • 2.1.3: Proteins Cont'd.

    • 2.2.1: Carbohydrates

    • 2.2.2: Carbohydrates Cont'd.

    • 2.2.3: Carbohydrates Cont'd.

    • 2.3: Lipids

    • 2.4: Nucleic Acids and Water
  • 4

    Module 3: Bioenergetics

    • 3.1: Metabolism

    • 3.2: Biological Oxidation

    • 3.3: Oxidative Phosphorylation
  • 5

    Module 4: Metabolism of Carbohydrates

    • 4.1: Overview of Metabolism & the Provision of Metabolic Fuels

    • 4.2: Glycolysis

    • 4.3: Citric Acid Cycle

    • 4.4: Glycogen

    • 4.5: Gluconeogenesis and Control of Blood Glucose

    • 4.6 : The Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Other Pathways- Part 1

    • 4.7 : The Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Other Pathways- Part 2
  • 6

    Module 5: Metabolism of Lipids

    • 5.1: Oxidation of Fatty Acids

    • 5.2: Ketogenesis

    • 5.3: Biosynthesis of Fatty Acids

    • 5.4: Synthesis of Eicosanoids

    • 5.5: Cholestrol Synthesis and Degradation
  • 7

    Module 6: Amino Acids

    • 6.1: Biosynthesis of Nutritionally Non-Essential Amino Acids

    • 6.2: Catabolism of Proteins & of Amino Acid Nitrogren and Carbon Skeletons of Amino Acids

    • 6.3: Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products

    • 6.4: Porphyrins and Bile Pigments
  • 8

    Module 7: Structure, Function & Replication of Informational Macromolecules

    • 7.1: Structure, Function & Replication of Informational Macromolecules

    • 7.2: Protein Biosynthesis
  • 9

    Module 8: Biochemistry of Extracellular & Intracellular Communication

    • 8.1: Membrane structure and function

    • 8.2: Endocrine system

    • 8.3: Endocrine system (cont’d)

    • 8.4: Exocrine Function
  • 10

    Module 9: Biochemistry and Nutrition

    • 9.1: Nutrition, Digestion and Absorption

    • 9.2: Vitamins

    • 9.3: Minerals

    • 9.4: Free Radicals and Antioxidant Nutrients
  • 11

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment