biochem (bio or chem-based)

[DAKAZA]

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My University (Oakland) has two different biochem's. One is an upper level biology course. The other is an upper level chemistry course. Since I haven't had any bio classes in a while (and a lot of chem), my premed advisor suggested I take the bio-based version to prepare for the MCAT. Do most universities have the two different classes like this? If so, which class is preferred by the med schools that require biochem? Thanks.

 

[Cegar]

I've never actually seen a biochem scheme like that.

The biochem on the MCAT isn't that chemically intensive, so you should probably take the biology-based version.

However, if you prefer chemistry, take the chemistry-based version.

There isn't a lot of biochem on the MCAT and I am more than sure that either version would cover what you need to know.

 

[Caesar]

I've never actually seen a biochem scheme like that.

The biochem on the MCAT isn't that chemically intensive, so you should probably take the biology-based version.

However, if you prefer chemistry, take the chemistry-based version.

There isn't a lot of biochem on the MCAT and I am more than sure that either version would cover what you need to know.

We have it like that. The difference is one has lab the other doesn't. Only the Chem majors need the lab.

 

[MassTransport]

That's a new one. What's the difference between the two? The emphasis?

 

[omega_703]

I'm taking biomolecular chem II right now which is essentially biochem II offered by the chem department at my university. I'm a biochem major (chem concentration).

I'd say pick the biochem course which fits your learning style. If you were very comfortable with organic chem and reaction mechanisms, the chem-based biochem course would be perfect.

Biochem through the "chem" way tends to focus more on molecular logic and explains things through chemical and physical principles, rather than route memorization.

My University (Oakland) has two different biochem's. One is an upper level biology course. The other is an upper level chemistry course. Since I haven't had any bio classes in a while (and a lot of chem), my premed advisor suggested I take the bio-based version to prepare for the MCAT. Do most universities have the two different classes like this? If so, which class is preferred by the med schools that require biochem? Thanks.