CHEM 306 - Introduction to Organic and

    Recent Professors
    Julian Herszage
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 305 with a grade of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    CHEM 306 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Units: 5 Hours: 72 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB Prerequisite: CHEM 305 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU; UC (1) CHEM 305, 306, 400, and 401 combined: maximum transfer credit is one series) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5A; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID CHEM 102 The organic chemistry portion of this course emphasizes the major classes of organic compounds: their structure, physical and chemical properties related to biological systems, and nomenclature. Some clinical and pharmacological aspects are also discussed. The biochemistry portion of this course emphasizes the structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in biological systems. Special topics include enzymes and enzyme regulation, drugs and their bioavailability and metabolism.
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    Mon Wed 5:00pm–7:10pm, Wed 7:20pm–10:25pm