This section highlights the courses taught by Dr. Ernesto Abel-Santos at UNLV, focusing on biochemistry and advanced topics that prepare students for careers in science.
Current Spring 2025 Offerings
CHEM 475 – Biochemistry II
Section: 1001
Class #: 22496
Days & Times: TuTh 10:00AM-11:15AM
Room: TBE A-107
Dates: 01/21/2025-05/10/2025
Below is a list of course descriptions for courses regularly taught by Dr. Abel-Santos:
Undergraduate Courses
CHEM 474 – Biochemistry I
3 credits
Fundamentals of biochemistry with emphasis on the structure-function relationships of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; bioenergetics; and intermediary metabolism and the mechanisms of its regulation. This course is crosslisted with CHEM 674. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 242 (Organic Chemistry II)
CHEM 475 – Biochemistry II
3 credits
Continuation of CHEM 474 with emphasis on anabolic and catabolic pathways; gene replication and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; recombinant DNA; and various aspects of physiological chemistry. This course is crosslisted with CHEM 675. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 474 (Biochemistry I)
Graduate Courses
CHEM 772 – Nucleic Acid Chemistry
3 credits
Chemistry and function of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and their analogs.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 475 (Biochemistry II)
