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CHEM 181

Biochemistry I (CHEMENG 181, CHEMENG 281)

UNITS:4
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

Structure and function of major classes of biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Mechanistic analysis of properties of proteins including catalysis, signal transduction and membrane transport. Students will also learn to critically analyze data from the primary biochemical literature. Satisfies Central Menu Area 1 for Bio majors.

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Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 7118
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:9 AM – 10:20 AM
LOCATION:STLC115
INSTRUCTOR:
Cegelski, Lynette
4units
Discussion 1Open
ID: 7126
0 / 30 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:STLC 111
INSTRUCTOR:
Tully, Georgia
4units

CHEM 181: Biochemistry I (CHEMENG 181, CHEMENG 281)

4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

Structure and function of major classes of biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Mechanistic analysis of properties of proteins including catalysis, signal transduction and membrane transport. Students will also learn to critically analyze data from the primary biochemical literature. Satisfies Central Menu Area 1 for Bio majors.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM — STLC115 — Cegelski, Lynette (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Thursday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — STLC 111 — Tully, Georgia (Undergrad)

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