CHEM 117Introductory Biochemistry

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course is an introduction to the chemistry of biochemical reactions and biochemical molecules. Topics include: acid/base chemistry, thermodynamics, cell biology, amino acids, and proteins, enzymes, lipids, membranes and transport, carbohydrates, metabolism, nucleic acids, and information transfer. This course is designed for students majoring in nutrition, allied health, nursing, and the chemical or life sciences. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B2, IGETC-5B, Cal-GETC-5B)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
9030Class #9030-CHEM-117-9030	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)	Distance Education/Online WEB	Fernandez Ochoa, M
9030 notes: Section 9030 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.