Biochemistry
Karlett J. Parra, Ph.D., Chairperson
Basic Medical Sciences Building, Room 249
MSC08 4670
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-3333
Professors
Tudor I. Oprea, M.D., Ph.D., University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Laurel O. Sillerud, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Associate Professors
Chien-An Andy Hu, Ph.D., Ohio State University
Robert A. Orlando, Ph.D., University of California (Irvine)
Marcy P. Osgood, Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Karlett J. Parra, Ph.D., State University of New York (Syracuse)
Vallabh Shah, Ph.D., Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India
Assistant Professors
Marco Bisoffi, Ph.D., University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
William Sherman Garver, Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Martina J. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Freie Universitaet Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Research Associate Professor
Cristian G. Bologa, Ph.D., Romanian Academy of Science, Timisorara, Romania
Research Assistant Professors
Natalie Adolphi, Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
Kristina Trujillo, Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Professors Emeriti
William L. Anderson, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Robert H. Glew, Ph.D., University of California (Davis)
Jeffrey K. Griffith, Ph.D., Purdue University
Robert B. Loftfield, Ph.D., Harvard University
Andrzej Pastuszyn, Ph.D., University of Vienna
Edward Reyes, Ph.D., University of Colorado
Robert E. Royer, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico
David L. Vander Jagt, Ph.D., Purdue University
Dorothy J. VanderJagt, Ph.D., The University of New Mexico
Beulah M. Woodfin, Ph.D., University of Illinois (Urbana)
Courses
BIOC *423.
Introductory Biochemistry.
(3)
Introductory course into metabolic reactions within the cell with emphasis on a chemical understanding of the way the cell integrates and controls intermediary metabolism; also included are quantitative problems in pH control, enzyme kinetics and energetics. BIOC 423 should not be taken by students who anticipate majoring in Biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302 or 308
{Fall, Spring}
BIOC 445/545 [*445L].
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry I.
(4)
Graduate students see 545
An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins.
Prerequisite: CHEM 302 or 308.
{Fall}
BIOC 446/546 [*446L].
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry II.
(4)
Graduate students see 546
An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: 445.
{Spring}
BIOC 448L [*448L].
Biochemical Methods.
(3)
Biochemical techniques including chromatographic and electrophoretic purification of enzymes, determination of enzyme parameters (Vmax, Km), fractionation of subcellular organelles, isolation of chromatin, biosynthesis of protein, analysis of DNA.
Pre- or corequisite: 446.
{Spring}
BIOC 451.
Physical Biochemistry.
(4)
A quantative physical chemical approach to analyzing macromolecular structure and function; electrophoretic and hydrodynamic methods; mass spectrometry; optical and vibrational spectroscopic methods; nuclear magnetic resonance; diffraction methods; and computational techniques.
Prerequisite: 445 and (CHEM 311 or 315).
{Spring}
BIOC 463 / 563.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(3)
Graduate students see 563
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: 423 or 445.
{Fall}
BIOC 464 / 564.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(3)
Graduate students see 564.
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of states.
Prerequisite: 423 or 445.
{Spring}
BIOC *465.
Biochemistry Education.
(3)
Seminars and readings in current methods of Biochemistry education. The course includes a practical experience in Biochemistry education techniques and practices.
Prerequisite: minimum grade of B in BIOC 446.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
BIOC 497.
Senior Honors Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Senior thesis based on independent research.
Restriction: permission of instructor
{Summer, Fall}
BIOC 498.
Senior Honors Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Senior thesis based on independent research.
Restriction: permission of instructor
{Spring}
BIOC 499.
Undergraduate Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: permission of instructor
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
BIOC 545/445 [545L].
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry I.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 511)
An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymatic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins; structure and control of genetic material.
{Fall}
BIOC 546/456 [546L].
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry II.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 512)
An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: 545.
{Spring}
BIOC 563 / 463.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(1-3)
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: 423 or 545.
{Fall}
BIOC 564 / 464.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(1-3)
(Also offered as BIOM 554)
Five three-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: 423 or 546.
{Fall}
