Introduction to Biochemistry

Harvard Extension School

BIOS E-10

Section 1

CRN 26917

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This course provides an overview of the main aspects of biochemistry by relating molecular interactions to their effects on the organism as a whole, especially as related to human biology. The organization of macromolecules is addressed through a discussion of their hierarchical structure and a study of their assembly into complexes responsible for specific biological processes. Topics addressing protein function include enzyme kinetics, the characterization of major metabolic pathways, and their interconnection into tightly regulated networks.

Registration Closes: January 21, 2026
Credits: 4

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Term

Spring Term 2026

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Flexible Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Robin Lynn Haynes, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pathology, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School


Roopali Roy, PhD

Instructor in Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School


Meeting Info

F 5:30pm - 7:30pm (1/26 - 5/16)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 21, 2026

Additional Time Commitments

Required sections for graduate-credit students, optional sections for undergraduate-credit students to be arranged.

Prerequisites

Introductory biology and chemistry.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day. See minimum technology requirements.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
32376 1 On Campus Alain Viel Open TTh 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 Jun 22 to Aug 7
26917 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Team Taught Open F 5:30pm - 7:30pm
 Jan 25 to May 15
14563 1 On Campus Team Taught Open F 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 Sep 1 to Dec 19
17321 2 Online Synchronous Team Taught Open F 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 Sep 1 to Dec 19

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