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Structure and function of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems.

This course introduces Biochemistry and Molecular Biology students to the department and the University of Massachusetts. Topics covered include: orientation to the university, time management, study skills, finding resources on campus, registration, graduation, completing an honors thesis, and professional development.

Moving from single genes to whole genomes, this course focuses on the molecular basis of biological inheritance. In investigating genetic and genomic principles, we will emphasize the molecular mechanisms that convert the information stored in DNA into heritable phenotypes. Major topics are Mendelian genetics, epigenetics, and genomics. Students will also gain an introduction to the molecular techniques and approaches used to decipher genetic information.

Structure and function of biological molecules, especially proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Important concepts include bioenergetics, biological catalysis, and metabolic pathways as interacting regulated systems. Having taken a full year of organic chemistry (or second semester concurrently) is strongly recommended.

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.