CHEM 109 - Biochemistry for Health Science and Biotechnology

    Recent Professors
    Nisha Guha, Irina Slobodov, Bertrand Spencer, Anusree Ganguly
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Elementary Algebra or placement evaluation
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC Offered: All Terms, Every Year This course covers the basic concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry as they apply to the human body. No previous chemistry is required. This course satisfies the requirements of nursing, biotechnology, and related majors that require one semester of chemistry. This course does not meet the prerequisite for Chemistry 101A. Students are required to purchase a lab coat; goggles with indirect venting and side shielding; and a calculator. (GR)
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:45pm–1:45pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–2:30pm, Thu 11:10am–2:30pm, Thu 9:30am–10:30am