CHEM 171Chemical Biology
Covers methods and techniques for the field of chemical biology. Brings together methods in chemistry, biochemistry, and genetics to study the interaction of small molecules with biological systems. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course CHEM 271.
Prerequisites: CHEM 8B, and CHEM 103 or BIOC 100A or BIOL 100. Enrollment is restricted to senior chemistry, biochemistry or related life science majors and minors. BIOL 101 and CHEM 110 recommended but not required.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | PhysSciences 130 | J. Mercer | Open 33/40 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Kresge Acad 3101 | J. Mercer | Open 24/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron Mercer | 5.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
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