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
Professor
Vallabh Shah, Ph.D., Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, India
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)
Assistant Professors
William Sherman Garver, Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Meilian Liu, Ph.D., Xiangya Medical School, Central South University, China
Martina J. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Freie Universitaet Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Research Associate Professor
Natalie Adolphi, Ph.D., Washington University (St. Louis)
Research Assistant Professors
Colleen Fordyce, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
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., University of New Mexico
David L. VanderJagt, Ph.D., Purdue University
Dorothy J. VanderJagt, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Beulah M. Woodfin, Ph.D., University of Illinois (Urbana)
Associated Programs
Undergraduate Program
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.
{Fall, Spring}
BIOC 445 / 545.
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry I.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 511)
An introduction into the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymic catalysis; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids and proteins.
Prerequisite: BIOL 202L and CHEM **302.
Restriction: admitted to B.A. or B.S. Biochemistry.
{Fall}
BIOC 446 / 546.
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry II.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOM 512)
An introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: 445.
{Spring}
BIOC 448L.
Biochemical Methods.
(3)
Biochemical techniques including chromatographic and electrophoretic purification of enzymes, determination of enzyme parameters (Vm, Km), fractionation of subcellular organelles, isolation of chromatin, biosynthesis of protein, analysis of DNA.
Prerequisite: 446.
Restriction: admitted to B.A. Biochemistry or B.S. Biochemistry.
{Fall, Spring}
BIOC 451 [451L].
Physical Biochemistry.
(3 [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 CHEM **315).
{Fall}
BIOC 463 / 563.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(3)
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: 445 and 446 and BIOL 202L and CHEM **302.
{Fall}
BIOC 464 / 564.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(3)
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of states.
Prerequisite: 445 and 446 and BIOL 202L and CHEM **302.
{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: 446 (minimum grade of "B").
Restriction: permission of instructor.
BIOC 497.
Senior Honors Research.
(1-3 to a maximum of 3 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.
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 / 446.
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.
{Fall}
BIOC 563 / 463.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(1-3)
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: 545 and 546 and BIOL 202L and CHEM **302.
{Fall}
BIOC 564 / 464.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(1-3)
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop some basic concepts of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of disease states.
Prerequisite: 545 and 546 and BIOL 202L and CHEM **302.
{Spring}
