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Intro to Biochemistry

Credits: 4
Course Number: 10-806-186

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Course Description

10-806-186 INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY ...covers organic and biological chemistry necessary for application within Nursing and other Allied Health careers. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of organic molecules, body fluids and acids. Discussion of biological functions and their relationship to enzymes, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and DNA. (Prereq: Gen Chemistry w/C or better OR 2 semesters lab-based high school chemistry w/C or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Use appropriate scientific equipment, methods, and safety precautions
  2. Predict the effects of pH on biochemical reactions and its role in homeostasis
  3. Summarize the structure, physical properties, and chemical reactions of hydrocarbons
  4. Summarize the structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives
  5. Summarize the structure, physical and chemical properties of alcohols, ethers, thiols, aldehydes, and ketones
  6. Correlate the molecular structure and function of proteins to their roles in biological systems
  7. Correlate the structure of enzymes to their biological function
  8. Correlate the structure to the functions of key carbohydrates
  9. Correlate the structure to the functions of key lipids
  10. Examine carbohydrate metabolism
  11. Examine protein and lipid metabolism
  12. Correlate the molecular structure and function of DNA and RNA to their roles in biological systems

Class Details

Class Number:
23386
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
Spring 2025
Instructors:
Lynne Knuth
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$771.40 *

Class Notes

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/21/25 - 05/20/25 Tu
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC343
01/23/25 - 05/15/25 Th
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Green Bay Campus Room SC376

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost