CHE 242 - Basic Biochemistry

Department: Chemistry

Description: Introduction to the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. Brief treatment of vitamins and intermediary metabolism.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry. Not for credit if earned credit in CHE 342

Current Offerings

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Spring 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Steven Peters 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/13/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Julian Hall 225 (JH 225)

Instructor: Steven Peters

Textbook Special Instructions: This is the ebook and Achieve homework module bundled together

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Biochemistry: A Short Course (Required)

ISBN9781319114633

AuthorTymoczko

Edition4th

PublisherMacMillan

MSRP $119.99

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Instructor to be announced 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Moulton Hall 210 (MLT 210)

Instructor: To be announced

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.