Biology 282 - Phage Bioinformatics
Fall
2026
01
3.00
Jessica Rocheleau,Peter Chien
M W F 12:20PM 1:10PM
UMass Amherst
11102
Integ. Learning Center S120
jmrocheleau@umass.edu
pchien@umass.edu
This research-focused course uses bacteriophage genomics to introduce biology as an experimental science. Students learn computational biological techniques through annotation and characterization of novel viral genomes. Students will be introduced to concepts in bioinformatics, microbiology, evolution, and molecular biology through hands-on experiments driven by results obtained during class.
This course is open to BIOLOGY majors only. BIOLOGY 153 w/ C Additional fees are associated with this section.