BIO-221: Principles of Biochemistry
- 4 Credit Hours
- Biology Department
- Fall 2026
Course Description
A study of the major chemical constituents of cells including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Structure and function will be emphasized. Enzyme kinetics, regulation of enzyme activity, and metabolic pathways will also be covered. Laboratory activities include isolation of biological molecules from different biological samples using a variety of common biochemistry techniques with subsequent analysis and characterization. Three class hours, three laboratory hours.
Prerequisites
BIO 155 with a grade of C or higher and CHE 151 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of Instructor.
Register for this CourseBIO-221 Sections for Fall 2026
1 Section Offered
BIO-221, Section 105
CRN #11743
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 134 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 325 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Wednesday 2:00 pm - 4:50 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 134 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 325 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Wednesday 2:00 pm - 4:50 pm |