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CHEM 103Biochemistry

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Introduction to biochemistry including biochemical molecules, protein structure and function, membranes, bioenergetics, and regulation of biosynthesis. Provides students with basic essentials of modern biochemistry. Students who plan to do advanced work in biochemistry and molecular biology should take the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BIOC) 100 series. Students cannot receive credit for this course after they have completed any two courses from the BIOC 100A, 100B, and BIOC 100C sequence.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 8B.

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When it runs

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
N. Sci Annex 101C. M. BrisonOpen 54/60

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Caileen Brison4.0 / 53.1 / 576%45

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