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Intro to Biochemistry

Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806186-1 - Intro to Biochemistry
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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: 10-806-134, General Chemistry w/C or better OR 2 semesters lab-based high school chemistry w/C or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

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:
SCIENCE1 10806186-1 - Intro to Biochemistry
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Spring

Class Notes

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.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 5/19/2026 Monday/Wednesday
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Green Bay Campus Room SC311
1/20/2026 - 5/19/2026 Tuesday
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Green Bay Campus Room SC376

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