Biochemistry & Molecular Bio. 320 - Elementary Biochemistry
Fall
2024
02
3.00
Elizabeth Mearls
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
27828
Goessmann Laboratory room 20
emearls@umass.edu
An elementary course not for Biochemistry majors. Survey of the structure and function of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Emphasis on relation to other life sciences. Topics include enzymology, special properties of biological membranes, hormones, vitamins, metabolic pathways, biotransformations and molecular biology. Prerequisite: 1 semester of organic chemistry.
Pre Req: CHEM 250,261or265w/C- Priority will be given to students with majors in Animal Science, Pre-vet, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Kinesiology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, or Public Health.
Students who require assistance enrolling in this course should email bmbprogram@biochem.umass.edu.