Biochemistry & Molecular Bio. 376 - Introductory Biochemistry Lab
Fall
2023
02
3.00
Ludmila Tyler
F 12:20PM 4:50PM
UMass Amherst
75846
Integrated Sci Bldg 260
ltyler@biochem.umass.edu
The Introductory Biochemistry course covers fundamental biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques, supporting concepts, and data analysis. The aims of this course are 1. to provide students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience with some of the most common experimental methods used in biochemical and molecular biological research and 2. to introduce students to the fundamentals of scientific writing. Methods include reagent preparation, proper use of instrumentation, biochemical analysis, molecular biology techniques, and utilizing computers to analyze and present data. Laboratory safety is also emphasized.
This class is open to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors only BIOCHEM 275 or 285 with B- Additional lab fees are associated with this section.