| Course Title: Chemistry of Biomolecules |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: An examination of the major ideas of biochemistry from the point of view of the chemical sciences rather than the life sciences. The focus will be on structure and reactivity of important biomolecules and the role of energetics and reaction dynamics in biochemical processes. Major metabolic pathways are covered, including those of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Katie Berry | 413-532-3262 | kberry@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Lecture | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 09:00AM - 10:15AM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: CHEM-202 with a grade of C or better. | Take previously | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags | ||
| NEURO0001 | NEURO: Neuroscience & Behavior Major | This course has been approved to count towards the Neuroscience and Behavior major. |
| PRI0001 | Used to identify primary sides of crosslisted courses for Workday conversion |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| BIOCH-312-01 Chemistry of Biomolecules |
| CHEM-312-01 Chemistry of Biomolecules |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Waitlisted | Capacity: 28 | Enrollment: 28 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 7 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |