subject: Overview of Biochemistry: Interdisciplinary Field of Study [print this page] Explaining living processes Over the last 40 years, researchers working in the sphere of Biochemistry made significant progress. This interdisciplinary field of study investigates the chemical processes in living organisms. Biochemists' researches had a significant impact on further development of Botany and Medicine. For this reason, this academic discipline may be included into curriculum of various specialists. A lot of students complain that Biochemistry is beyond their understanding. The problem is that comprehensive understanding of biochemical laws requires profound knowledge of both Biology and Chemistry. As a rule, this academic discipline does not allow filling gaps in students' knowledge left after high school. It is amazing that some educators manage to cultivate love of Biochemistry to their students. Despite the complex character of this interdisciplinary study, there are plenty of opportunities to combine the useful with the pleasing and make the teaching-learning process interesting. Students will be able to take advantages of their knowledge of this subject making a career in various spheres. Necessary skills 1. First of all, Biochemistry requires profound knowledge of Biology and Chemistry and other related sciences. This basis is required for making progress and understanding the course material instead of learning it by heart. 2. At the same time knowledge of separate disciplines would be insufficient. Biochemistry requires student's analytical thinking and ability to implement the acquired knowledge into practice during the laboratory experiments. 3. Due to the fact that interaction between biomolecules cannot be observed by the learners, developed skills of abstract thinking are required for understanding the chemical processes and their impact on the state of a living organism. 4. Biochemistry requires excellent memory. Students will have to memorize numerous definitions, formulas and schemes, while mere understanding of them may appear to be insufficient.
Overview of Biochemistry: Interdisciplinary Field of Study
