A survey of the basic concepts in biochemistry, the interaction of atoms and molecules to form living organisms. Topics include the fundamental nature of matter, the major classes of biomolecules (DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, etc.), the organization of the cell, and bodily systems (circulatory, respiratory, digestion, nervous, etc.). Lectures, combined with lab activities, explore fundamental concepts and the organization of matter and living things in light of our Creator God. (3 credits)