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Biochemistry I

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
MoTuWeTh 11:45a.m. – 1:15p.m.
University Hall Y04-4140 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
Time
MoTuWeTh 11:45a.m. – 1:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4140
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

In the first of a two-semester sequence, the chemistry of life processes is discussed in terms of structure and biological function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and other cellular components. Special emphasis is given to protein structure and function, enzymology, carbohydrate metabolism, transport mechanisms, energy transformations, and photosynthesis.

Prerequisites

BIOL 111 and one of the following: CHEM 252 with 256 or 254, or CHEM 954A.

Registration Opens March 3

Course Details