Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes and Metabolism

CHEM XL 153A

This course provides an introduction to biochemistry and is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students. This course is the first and introductory course in the biochemistry series.

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As few as 11 weeks
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What you can learn.

  • Establish the biochemical foundation necessary to pursue science-based professional careers
  • Understand basic molecular units of the cell (amino & nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids)
  • Recognize enzymes and enzyme kinetics involved in biochemical reactions
  • Understand metabolic principles of the cell and energetics
  • Explore glucose metabolism via glycolysis
  • Comprehend electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation

About this course:

This course covers structure of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles of metabolism, including glycolysis and the citric acid cycle; and oxidative phosphorylation. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology;

LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology; and CHEM XL 14D Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Instructor: Shakir Sayani
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors are not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 06, 2025 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Voet, Donald, Voet, Judith G.
ISBN 9780470570951
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Thu Apr 3, 2025
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
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Thu May 1, 2025
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Thu May 8, 2025
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Thu May 15, 2025
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Thu May 22, 2025
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Thu May 29, 2025
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
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Thu Jun 12, 2025
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Instructor: Nagendra N. Mishra
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Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors are not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 06, 2025 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Voet, Donald, Voet, Judith G.
ISBN 9780470570951
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 1, 2025
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Thu May 8, 2025
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Thu May 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu May 22, 2025
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Thu May 29, 2025
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
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Thu Jun 12, 2025
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Instructor: Rhema Johnson
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors are not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 06, 2025 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Voet, Donald, Voet, Judith G.
ISBN 9780470570951
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
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Tue May 6, 2025
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Tue May 13, 2025
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Tue May 20, 2025
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Tue May 27, 2025
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Tue Jun 3, 2025
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Tue Jun 10, 2025
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Rhema Johnson
402740
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors are not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 06, 2025 11:59PM PST. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Voet, Donald, Voet, Judith G.
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN 9780470570951
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