CHEM 221 — BIOCHEMISTRY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS
5.00 Units (Lec 3 Hrs / Lab 6 Hrs) Transfer Credit: CSU, UC(CalGETC Area 5A,5C) Advisory: ENGLISH028 AND ENGLISH067 Prerequisite: CHEM211 Students receive the principles of biochemistry, with an emphasis on the structure and function of biomolecules, the role of metab - olism in energy production and biosynthesis, and common bio - chemical laboratory techniques. Topics relate to the chemistry and metabolism of biological compounds. Topics include the structure and function of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, carbohy - drates, nucleic acids and their precursors. The course also pres - ents enzyme catalysis, and the details of the central metabolic pathways (glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, the citric acid cycle, electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation, lipid degradation and biosynthesis, and nitrogen metabolism) including their regulation and integration. Laboratory work includes electro - phoresis, chromatography, spectroscopy, and enzyme purification and kinetics. This course prepares students for careers in the phys - ical and biological sciences, pharmacy, medical and dental profes - sions, veterinary and agricultural science, nutrition and food chem - istry, and related fields.