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
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Remote
Starting at $935.00
As few as 12 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.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Saturday 8:00AM - 11:00AM PT
Wait List
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Instructor: Nagendra N. Mishra
394406
Fee:
$935.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 25, 2023.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 6, 2023. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 13, 2023
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
Sat Sep 30, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Oct 7, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Oct 14, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Oct 21, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Oct 28, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Nov 4, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Nov 11, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Nov 18, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Dec 2, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Dec 9, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Sat Dec 16, 2023
8:00AM PT - 11:00AM PT
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Monday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Karen Lohnes
394407
Fee:
$935.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 20, 2023.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 1, 2023. 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 October 08, 2023
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 Sep 25, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Oct 2, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 9, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 16, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 23, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Oct 30, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 13, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Nov 27, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Dec 4, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Mon Dec 11, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Friday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Sen Wang
394747
Fee:
$935.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Sep 29, 2023
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Notes

No meeting November 20, 2023.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 1, 2023. 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 October 12, 2023
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
Fri Sep 29, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 6, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Oct 13, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Fri Oct 20, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Oct 27, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Nov 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Nov 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Dec 1, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Fri Dec 8, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Fri Dec 15, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Nagendra N. Mishra
394832
Fee:
$935.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Sep 28, 2023
See Details
Notes

No meeting November 25, 2023.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 4, 2023. 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 October 11, 2023
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 Sep 28, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Oct 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Oct 12, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 19, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 26, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 2, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 9, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 16, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Nov 30, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Thu Dec 14, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Shakir Sayani
394578
Fee:
$955.00
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Still accepting enrollments
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Notes

No meeting November 21, 2023

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: October 1, 2023. 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 October 09, 2023
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 Sep 26, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
Lecture
Tue Oct 3, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Oct 10, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Oct 17, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Oct 24, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Oct 31, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Nov 7, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Nov 14, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
Lecture
Tue Nov 28, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
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Tue Dec 5, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214
Lecture
Tue Dec 12, 2023
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
School of Public Affairs Bldg. 2214

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