KIN 217Human Biochemistry
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Subject
- Kinesiology
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An elementary course in human biochemistry including the metabolism and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymatic function, energy metabolism, and introductory genetics. Emphasis is placed on clinical and medical applications.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in 4G-Kinesiology, or H-Kinesiology
- Enrolled in an Honours Science plan
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- HLTH217 - Biochemistry for Health Sciences (0.50)
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 2834 | 240 / 280 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
47% liked it11% easy73% useful
From 118 ratings and 24 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Thank the Lord that Ken gave us 40% free marks by doing the homework problems, otherwise I would've failed miserably. Sooo much content and Ken, while clearly very knowledgable about Biochemistry, is extremely monotone and rambles incoherently at times.
Apr 2023 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Awesome course!! Learned a lot and was very, very interested in the material.
Jan 2015 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Super heavy in content, but the midterm and final were straightforward.
Apr 2014 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
awesome course, it needs hard work and attention but it was such a great course!
Nov 2013 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Lots of information to learn
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
33 posts and comments in 23 threads mention KIN 217, July 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
question about a course 2 points, 1 comment
u/HugoDeewgo: “Is KIN 217 and HLTH 217 the same? Is there a way to choose do one or the other if it's from a different program because the program I want to get into has HLTH 217 but for graduate school prerequisite, it states KIN 217 and not HLTH 217. THank you.”
u/kevin161617: “Yes KIN 217 and HLTH 217 are the same. KIN 217 is for Kinesiology students. HLTH 217 is for Health studies students. You might be able to request an exemption to enrol in KIN 217 instead of HLTH 217, but it's not guaranteed. …”
KIN217 midterm 4 points, 0 comments
u/MsGossipGirl: “Hey! I was wondering if anyone who has already taken KIN217 can provide insight on if the midterm is 100% based off the slides, or if its based on the textbook. I dont really know anyone whos taken this course already and just wanted insight on how i am able to excel this class.”
HLTH/KIN 217 and HLTH 204 Midt-erterm and final test on the same days 1 point, 3 comments
u/Sea-Rub-5322: “As said in the title, both the mid-terms and the final term tests are on the same day (since they both decided to cut a final exam for the courses). They are each worth close to 50 percent combined, and I don't know if I will be able to handle both simultaneously. …”
KIN 217/HLTH 217 and BIOL 130L and BIOL 273, will I be okay? 2 points, 10 comments
u/NothingHungry6830: “… or at least any info on KIN 217/HLTH 217? …”
u/brokenup99999: “… KIN 217 was something like 40 - 50 units of all hard content. The midterm/final was non cumulative but that leaves you needing to study 20 units still for each test. Not the worst if your other courses aren’t as heavy but you’re giving yourself to high a workload. …”
Spring 2024
BIOL 239 (Online) or CHEM 266 as an Elective? 1 point, 2 comments
u/No_Junket5699: “… For reference, my required courses are: HLTH 217 (previously KIN 217), HLTH 201, HLTH 204, HLTH 205 Any advice is appreciated! …”
Health Sciences Year 2 1 point, 3 comments
u/No_Junket5699: “… HLTH 204 Quantitative Approaches to Health Science HLTH 205 Introduction to Health Research KIN 217 Human Biochemistry (now HLTH 217) 2B: BIOL 239 Genetics HLTH 230 Introduction to Health Informatics HLTH 260 Social Determinants of Health I'm also planning on taking BIOL 239 in …”
u/Dimtar_: “… more annoying than difficult - same for HLTH 260, it seems birdy but you may be surprised - KIN 217/BIOL 239 are pretty tough but if you stay caught up you’ll be fine. …”
Fall 2023
Taking KIN 217 and BIOL 130 at the same time; stupid or possible? 1 point, 1 comment
u/RoseAqua_: “… I’m taking both KIN 217 and BIOL 130 at the same time for this term. …”
Fall 2022
Lazeez in DC? 68 points, 8 comments
“Who tf is eating lazeez at 11:30 in the morning in DC?”
u/Dimtar_: “mb i was using it to mentally prepare for my KIN 217 test”
Spring 2022
Advice For Taking KIN 217 With BIOL 130 0 points, 6 comments
u/Cinnabon_Swirls16: “Hey everyone, Would anyone suggest taking KIN 217 (human biochemistry) and BIOL 130 (Cell Biology) in the same semester? I'm planning on having a full course load and am wondering whether I can handle everything with these two courses in the same sem. …”
u/Altruistic-Set1428: “i think kin 217 + biol 273 in one term might be a more workload than kin 217 + biol 130, imo biol 130 was not hard also there might be some overlapping in cell bio with biochem which might help you …”
u/Cinnabon_Swirls16: “Thank you so much for your help! If I do plan on taking KIN 217 and BIOL 130 in the same semester, I plan on taking them with HEALTH 107, HLT101, AND HLT204. So I'm hoping the workload won't be too bad so I can study for both courses!”
u/itsazureeee: “… Taking BIOL 130 with KIN 217 over BIOL 273 is the better option as I also found BIOL 130 easier than 273. A lot of 130 is high school review so the learning curve isn’t too steep. As for HLTH 101, I took that online Fall 2020 and it was honestly a really easy class. …”
u/Cinnabon_Swirls16: “… I just added KIN 217 to my schedule alongside BIOL 130! In your opinion, did you find the course difficult or any of the professors difficult? …”
u/itsazureeee: “… I’m a Biology major so I have not taken KIN 217 nor have I had Prof Jandu before but I can provide a small breakdown of my experiences with HLTH 101 and BIOL 130. …”
Winter 2022
Spring Course or Extra Course in 2A 5 points, 7 comments
u/Dimtar_: “… I’m planning on taking something really bird like CLAS 104 (if anyone has any other suggestions lmk) In 2A i have to take: HLTH 201 HLTH 204 HLTH 205 KIN 217 free elective (prob KIN 146 for specialization, n it’s something i’m interested in) extra elective (prob CLAS 104, unless …”
Spring 2021
Mcat courses 3 points, 6 comments
u/blessedquarters: “I’m planning to take MCAT next summer and I’m wondering if these courses would fulfill basically all the content I’d have to study: - CHEM120/123 w/ lab - BIOL130+L/273/293 - PSYCH 101 - KIN 217 - planning to take CHEM 266 and PHYS 111 w/ lab and maybe CHEM 237”
u/-Leviathan-: “CHEM 237 is not a 'maybe', it's a 'must'. You definitely want to take biochem before the MCAT.”
u/blessedquarters: “Yea I was contemplating because KIN217 is human biochem but I think I’ll take 237 just in case as well”
Fall 2020
Are profs allowed to use Course Evaluations as part of their marking scheme? 6 points, 1 comment
[deleted]: “Our KIN 217 prof has made it so 4% of our mark will depend on whether the majority of students do the course evaluation and a few other anonymous surveys? …”
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