BIOC 100ABiochemistry and Molecular Biology
Fundamentals of molecular biology, structure and function of nucleic acids, and protein structure. Designed for students preparing for research careers in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 8B; and BIOL 20A. Enrollment is restricted to chemistry, biochemistry, and biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics majors, chemistry minors, and proposed chemistry, biochemistry, and biomolecular engineering majors.
- If you are a non-Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics major who wants to take BIOC 100A, please request enrollment in BIOC 100A with this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdogsiN0_-N8ZgZrqqaLJcbTRbEY-u8I4h_-wfMHXFMTCv46g/viewform?usp=dialog
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Thim Lecture 003 | A. Skrajna | Open 138/190 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | A. Skrajna | Open 179/190 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandra Skrajna | 1.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 11% | 9 |
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