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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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In Person
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Starting at $1,025.00
As few as 11 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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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405001
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

No lecture July 04, 2024. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Math Sciences 5225
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405002
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025. 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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405003
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Friday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405004
Fee:
$1,025.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Fri Sep 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Nov 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Nov 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Nov 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Nov 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Dec 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Dec 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
405005
Fee:
$1,025.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No lecture on Monday, September 01, 2025.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Sep 27, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 4, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 11, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 18, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Oct 25, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 1, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 8, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Nov 15, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 22, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Nov 29, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat Dec 6, 2025
1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT
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