MOLECULAR AND METABOLIC BASIS OF MEDICINE

COMPBIO 502

Course Description

Covers metabolism with a more advanced incorporation of concepts of chemistry, cell biology and physiology. Clinical correlations in veterinary medicine are also covered.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with first year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.3

1.02% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.87%

-0.83% from Historical

A Rate

47.87%

31.41% from Historical

Class Size

9.14% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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