BIOL 100Biochemistry
Introduction to biochemistry including biochemical molecules, protein structure and function, membranes, bioenergetics, and regulation of biosynthesis. Provides students with basic essentials of modern biochemistry and the background needed for upper-division biology courses. Students who desire a more in-depth exposure to biochemistry should consider taking the BIOC 100A/BIOC 100B/BIOC 100C series as an alternative. Students cannot receive credit for this course after they have completed the BIOC 100A, BIOC 100B, and BIOC 100C sequence.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B; and CHEM 8B.
- All students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message - email your proof of prerequisite material to the instructor for approval to enroll - Jeremy Lee, jeremyl@ucsc.edu.
- From the Instructor: This course is not recommended for high school students - this is an upper-division course!
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | D. Kellogg, M. Sherlock | Open 0/350 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | H. H. Boeger | Open 227/248 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:00pm–4:30pm | N. Sci Annex 101 | J. C. Lee | Open 50/80 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | D. Kellogg | Open 276/278 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | J. C. Lee | Closed 90/90 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Earth&Marine B206 | J. A. Arribere | Closed 268/268 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Kellogg | 4.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 71% | 29 |
| Hinrich Boeger | 2.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 40% | 22 |
| Joshua Arribere | 3.1 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 52% | 27 |
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