course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

BIO 180   Biological Chemistry
   
Lecture: 02 Lab: 02
Clinical:  00 Credit: 03
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:   None
   
This course provides an introduction to basic biochemical processes in living systems. Topics include properties of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, and buffers, with emphasis on biosynthesis, degradation, function, and equilibrium. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental biochemical concepts.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.