Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.

Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes and Metabolism

CHEM XL 153A

This course provides an introduction to biochemistry and is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students. This course is the first and introductory course in the biochemistry series.

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Fall
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Starting at $975.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Establish the biochemical foundation necessary to pursue science-based professional careers
  • Understand basic molecular units of the cell (amino & nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids)
  • Recognize enzymes and enzyme kinetics involved in biochemical reactions
  • Understand metabolic principles of the cell and energetics
  • Explore glucose metabolism via glycolysis
  • Comprehend electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation

About this course:

This course covers structure of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzyme catalysis and principles of metabolism, including glycolysis and the citric acid cycle; and oxidative phosphorylation. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

LIFESCI XL 7A Cell and Molecular Biology; LIFESCI XL 7B Genetics, Evolution and Ecology; LIFESCI XL 7C Physiology and Human Biology;

LIFESCI XL 23L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology; and CHEM XL 14D Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals.

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Shakir Sayani
404042
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

No lecture July 04, 2024. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Geology 3656
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Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 3656
Lecture
Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Geology 3656
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Rhema Johnson
404041
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Rhema Johnson
404040
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Aug 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Aug 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Aug 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Nagendra N. Mishra
404039
Fee:
$975.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Aug 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Sep 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Nagendra N. Mishra
404364
Fee:
$975.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No lecture on Monday, September 01, 2025.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 29, 2025 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
(Optional) Book: Biochemistry by Donald Voet and Judith G. Voet
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jun 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jul 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Aug 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Aug 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Sep 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Sep 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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