CHEM 221 - BIOCHEMISTRY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS

    Recent Professors
    Manuel Acosta
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Chemistry 211
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CHEM 221
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course introduces structure, thermodynamics and metabolism of biologically important molecules. Students use modern techniques for purification, structure and function characterization including chromatography, gel electrophoresis, spectroscopy and molecular modeling. This course is part of the transfer sequence for careers in the physical biological and health sciences and a requirement for the Associate of Sciences degree in Chemistry: Concentration biochemistry.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 4:30pm–5:55pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm