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HLTH 217 - Biochemistry for Health Sciences

This course will cover several fundamental concepts in biochemistry including structure and function of each of the biochemical molecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; metabolic and enzymatic pathways for energy production; regulatory processes; as well as an introduction to the processes of the central dogma. Course content will focus on direct connections to health using clinical examples and applications.

Prerequisites

BIOL130, CHEM120 or CHEM121; Level at least 2A.

Corequisites

None

Antirequisites

KIN217

Offerings

Fall 2025 [1259]

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LEC 0013157238 / 24510:00 - 11:20 M,W

Fall 2001 [1019]

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UW Flow Ratings

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HLTH 217 leads to

HLTH 340 - Environmental Toxicology and Public Health

HLTH 341 - Principles of Pathobiology

KIN 346 - Human Nutrition and Metabolism

KIN 446 - Physiological and Biochemical Aspects of Nutrition and Health

KIN 343 - Micronutrient Metabolism