Biochemistry
Karlett J. Parra, Ph.D., Chair
Basic Medical Sciences Building, Room 249
MSC08 4670
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-5148
Professors
Karlett Parra, Ph.D., State University of New York, Syracuse
Vallabh Shah, Ph.D., Maharaja Sayajirao University, India
Associate Professors
Natalie Adolphi, Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
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
Assistant Professors
William C. Hines, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Meilian Liu, Ph.D., Central South University Xiangya Medical School, China
Mark McCormick, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
Martina J. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany
Xiang Xue, Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Materia Medica, China
Principal Lecturer
William Sherman Garver, Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Research Assistant Professor
Summer Hayek, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
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, Austria
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
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)
An intensive introduction to the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymatic catalysis; signal transduction; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids.
Prerequisite: BIOL 202L and CHEM **302.
Restriction: admitted to B.A. or B.S. Biochemistry.
{Fall}
BIOC 446 [446 / 546].
Intensive Introductory Biochemistry II.
(4)
An intensive introduction to intermediary metabolism and hormonal control of catabolic and anabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: 445.
{Spring}
BIOC 448L.
Biochemical Methods.
(3)
Biochemical and molecular biology laboratory course including authentic exposure to: cell culture; nucleic acid and protein purification; bioinformatics.
Prerequisite: 446.
Restriction: admitted to B.A. Biochemistry or B.S. Biochemistry.
{Fall, Spring}
BIOC 451.
Physical Biochemistry.
(3)
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 advanced understanding of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of human health and disease.
Prerequisite: 446.
{Fall}
BIOC 464 / 564.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(3)
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop advanced understanding of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of human health and disease.
Prerequisite: 446.
{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 495.
Topics in Biochemistry [Topics in Advanced Biochemistry].
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
This course will build upon knowledge obtained from the Biochemistry core courses designed for undergraduate majors in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Specific topics may vary by semester.
Prerequisite: 446.
{Spring}
BIOC 497.
Senior Honors Research.
(3 [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.
(3 [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)
An intensive introduction to the physical and chemical properties of proteins and enzymes; enzymatic catalysis; signal transduction; structure, synthesis and processing of nucleic acids.
{Fall}
BIOC 563 / 463.
Biochemistry of Disease I.
(3 [1-3])
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop advanced understanding of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of human health and disease.
Prerequisite: 446.
{Fall}
BIOC 564 / 464.
Biochemistry of Disease II.
(3 [1-3])
Four four-week topics, each designed to develop advanced understanding of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology in the context of human health and disease.
Prerequisite: 446.
{Spring}
