CHEM 12
Organic and Biochemistry
Chaffey College · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Prerequisite: CHEM-10. This course is primarily intended for transfer students pursing degrees in health science areas such as bachelor degrees in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Dietitian, and other health science related degrees. The course is a survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry with a focus on biological applications and an emphasis on cellular and organism chemistry. Topics covered include organic functional groups, nomenclature, structure and reactions of organic compounds, structure and biological importance of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, DNA, and RNA. Laboratory work will provide hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. This course is not intended for science majors. (C-ID CHEM 102) Transfer: CSU; UC credit limitations
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Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
47319
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 10:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo We · 5:00 – 6:50 PMMo · 1:00 – 4:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 9 – Dec 9Sep 14 – Dec 7
- Location
- BL 107CHEM 103
- Instructor
- Tran, J
47325
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 10:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo We · 5:00 – 6:50 PMWe · 1:00 – 4:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Sep 9 – Dec 9
- Location
- BL 107CHEM 103
- Instructor
- Tran, J