CHEM 214Biological Inorganic Chemistry

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Science
Subject: Chemistry

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to inorganic chemistry that focuses on biological systems. Topics include basic concepts of structure and bonding, metal and ligand types, and physical properties and chemical reactivity. Bioinorganic applications are illustrated through examples such as dioxygen-binding proteins, oxygenases, metalloproteases, and bioorganometallic chemistry.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - CHEM233 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry (0.50)
  - CHEM237 - Introductory Biochemistry (0.50)
- Enrolled in an Honours program

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7913	14 / 40	TTh 08:30–09:50
TUT 101	7914	14 / 40	F 13:30–14:20

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar