BIOCHEMISTRY
Course Description: An introduction to biochemical principles. Emphasis is on the major metabolic pathways, the mechanisms of enzyme action, bioenergetics and the role of hormones and other regulatory substances. Prerequisites: High School Biology and Chemistry
Text: Organic and Biological Chemistry, Stoker 5th edition OR Biochemistry for Allied Health, Stoker (custom published for STCC) OR (they are essentially the same text, different edition. There are limited copies of the second one available at the bookstore)
Suggested: Three-ring binder to hold handouts from class.
Web Assisted Course: This course is designated as web-assisted so has an online component on BlackBoard. Some quizzes will be taken online, and homework and notes may also be available online.