Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes and Metabolism

CHEM XL 153A

This course provides an introduction to biochemistry and is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students. This course is the first and introductory course in the biochemistry series.

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Fall
Winter
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Starting at $975.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Establish the biochemical foundation necessary to pursue science-based professional careers
  • Understand basic molecular units of the cell (amino & nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids)
  • Recognize enzymes and enzyme kinetics involved in biochemical reactions
  • Understand metabolic principles of the cell and energetics
  • Explore glucose metabolism via glycolysis
  • Comprehend electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation

About this course:

This course covers structure of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles of metabolism, including glycolysis and the citric acid cycle; and oxidative phosphorylation. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology;

LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology; and CHEM XL 14D Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Shakir Sayani
400211
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 15, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) BIOCHEMISTRY by VOET, DONALD AND VOET, JUDITH G.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
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Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
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Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
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Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
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Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall A18
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Rhema Johnson
400209
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 14, 2025 11:59PM.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) BIOCHEMISTRY by VOET, DONALD AND VOET, JUDITH G.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Nagendra N. Mishra
400210
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting on January 20, 2025 and February 17, 2025.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 12, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 19, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) BIOCHEMISTRY by VOET, DONALD AND VOET, JUDITH G.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Mar 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Rhema Johnson
400212
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 13, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) BIOCHEMISTRY by VOET, DONALD AND VOET, JUDITH G.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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