John Zikopoulos, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Physical Science

Physical Science

Office: PS 15

480-461-7015

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

Other times not listed are available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

CHM260	Fundamental Biochemistry					3 Credits
Structures, properties, and functions of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; the utilization and synthesis of these materials by living systems and the relationship of the processes to energy production and utilization. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM230 and CHM230LL) or CHM230AA], or [(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15822	Dobson Campus PS 103	In-Person Lecture	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	MoWe	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Class Started
15822	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

CHM260LL	Fundamental Biochemistry Laboratory					1 Credits
Laboratory experience in support of CHM260. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM260 or Corerequisites: CHM260. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16289	Dobson Campus PS 234 PS 236	In-Person Lab	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026	Mo	10:30 AM – 1:20 PM	Class Started
16289	Notes: Students will begin lab in Room PS 234 each week. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Spring 2027

CHM260	Fundamental Biochemistry					3 Credits
Structures, properties, and functions of proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids; the utilization and synthesis of these materials by living systems and the relationship of the processes to energy production and utilization. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM230 and CHM230LL) or CHM230AA], or [(CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
10607	Dobson Campus PS 109	In-Person Lecture	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	MoWe	12:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Open 22 of 24 Seats Available
10607	Notes: Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

CHM260LL	Fundamental Biochemistry Laboratory					1 Credits
Laboratory experience in support of CHM260. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM260 or Corerequisites: CHM260. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
10608	Dobson Campus PS 234 PS 236	In-Person Lab	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	We	1:30 PM – 4:20 PM	Open 21 of 24 Seats Available
10608	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students will begin lab each week in PS234.

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