CHEM 117
Introductory Biochemistry
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
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)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
9030
1 openSeats: 23/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Fernandez Ochoa, M
Section 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.