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Hey, guys.
So I'm already at that point when I get to choose between O-Chem 2 and Biochem. Phew! I live in the Tampa/St. Pete area and, predictably, BCH 3053 (Introductory Biochemistry) at USF filled up quickly. I still have about a month and a half of O-Chem 1 (which is a prereq to BCH 3053 at USF anyway. My question, then, is if anyone has taken BCH 3023, particularly the one offered at SPC. I want to take a Biochemistry class before even thinking of tackling MCAT materials and was hoping to get it done this Fall to keep to my timeline. Of course, if I take one, I want it to meet the Biochemistry requirement that just popped up in a lot of my target schools. I know only adcoms can answer this with any type of certainty, and even their opinions will probably be varied, but I at least wanted a consensus from you guys. What do you think? Should I take this or just delay the MCAT/extend my timeline.
Here is the course description for BCH 3023 at SPC:
BCH 3023 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry
This course is designed to introduce students to principles of organic and biological chemistry, and to provide a foundation for the study of modern biological processes. Topics from organic chemistry will include a study of hydrocarbon structure, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. The structure of organic compounds and functional groups will be used to build an understanding of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and other vital biomolecular compounds. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the structure and function of biological molecules and role in metabolism and cellular regulation. Current issues, like the use of synthetically engineered molecules (such as artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes) will be integrated to the core topics. This class supports the mastery of subject area knowledge for College of Education students who will be taking the subject area exam in Biology Education 6-12. The course can also be valuable to students desiring an introduction or review of these concepts prior to undertaking higher-level studies in biology or chemistry.
Prerequisite: (CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L) And (CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L)
Thanks in advance and I hope everyone is having a good week!
Hey, guys.
So I'm already at that point when I get to choose between O-Chem 2 and Biochem. Phew! I live in the Tampa/St. Pete area and, predictably, BCH 3053 (Introductory Biochemistry) at USF filled up quickly. I still have about a month and a half of O-Chem 1 (which is a prereq to BCH 3053 at USF anyway. My question, then, is if anyone has taken BCH 3023, particularly the one offered at SPC. I want to take a Biochemistry class before even thinking of tackling MCAT materials and was hoping to get it done this Fall to keep to my timeline. Of course, if I take one, I want it to meet the Biochemistry requirement that just popped up in a lot of my target schools. I know only adcoms can answer this with any type of certainty, and even their opinions will probably be varied, but I at least wanted a consensus from you guys. What do you think? Should I take this or just delay the MCAT/extend my timeline.
Here is the course description for BCH 3023 at SPC:
BCH 3023 Elementary Organic and Biological Chemistry
This course is designed to introduce students to principles of organic and biological chemistry, and to provide a foundation for the study of modern biological processes. Topics from organic chemistry will include a study of hydrocarbon structure, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. The structure of organic compounds and functional groups will be used to build an understanding of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and other vital biomolecular compounds. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the structure and function of biological molecules and role in metabolism and cellular regulation. Current issues, like the use of synthetically engineered molecules (such as artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes) will be integrated to the core topics. This class supports the mastery of subject area knowledge for College of Education students who will be taking the subject area exam in Biology Education 6-12. The course can also be valuable to students desiring an introduction or review of these concepts prior to undertaking higher-level studies in biology or chemistry.
Prerequisite: (CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L) And (CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L)
Thanks in advance and I hope everyone is having a good week!
