Mar 28, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM 260: Biochemistry

6 Cr
Quarters: S
A one-quarter survey course of biochemistry, covering an introduction to structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.  The topics include an introduction to essential metabolic pathways, enzymology as well as an overview of transcription, translation, biological membranes, and medicinal chemistry.  The course is designed to fulfill the need of students in science fields and in pre-pharmacy and pre-med programs (check with your advisor and respective transfer institution).
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 242  with a grade of C or better and either BIOL 201  or BIOL& 160  with a grade of C or better.