Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class Size20 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteCompletion with a C or better in: CHEM 10 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis course is primarily intended for transfer students pursing degrees in health science areas such as bachelor degrees in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Dietitian, and other health science related degrees. The course is a survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry with a focus on biological applications and an emphasis on cellular and organism chemistry. Topics covered include organic functional groups, nomenclature, structure and reactions of organic compounds, structure and biological importance of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, DNA, and RNA. Laboratory work will provide hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. This course is not intended for science majors.Usually HeldMon Wed 4:00pm–5:50pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–6:50pm, Mon 1:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:50pm 