Linamarie Miller
she/her
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
- Office
- MBH 545
- linamariem@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- Fall 2025: Monday 3:15-5 PM Thursday 1:30-2:30 PM
Courses Taught
CHEM 0322
Current
Upcoming
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
Course Description
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
This course is an introduction to biochemistry that focuses on the chemical and physical properties of amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Specific topics include the structure and function of proteins, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, how carbohydrates and lipids contribute to vital cellular and organismal functions, and informational biochemistry (DNA, RNA, and specific enzymes and processes leading to the production of regulatory RNA and proteins). Specific topics from the primary literature will be explored to illustrate how particular techniques and experimental approaches are used to gain a new understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology. (CHEM 0203 or CHEM 0242) 3 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
Terms Taught
CHEM 0422
Upcoming
Biochemistry Laboratory
Course Description
Biochemistry Laboratory
In this course we will explore traditional methodology and techniques in a modern biochemistry laboratory setting. Students will become competent at working with major types of biomolecules, including isolating, purifying, and characterizing proteins, as well as completing independent research projects. Interpretation and presentation of scientific data will also be covered in both written and oral formats, focused on writing for a scientific audience. (CHEM 0322; CHEM 0211 or BIO 0145 strongly encouraged for all students and required for students matriculating in fall 2025 or later). 2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. (formerly CHEM 0313)
Terms Taught
Requirements
CHEM 0500
Current
Upcoming
Independent Study
Course Description
Independent Study Project
Individual study for qualified students. (Approval required)
Terms Taught
CHEM 0700
Current
Upcoming
Senior Research
Course Description
Senior Research
In this course students complete individual projects involving laboratory research on a topic chosen by the student and a faculty advisor. Prior to registering for CHEM 0700, a student must have discussed and agreed upon a project topic with a faculty member in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. Attendance at all Chemistry and Biochemistry Department seminars is expected. (Approval required; open only to seniors)
Terms Taught
MBBC 0500
Current
Upcoming
Independent Research
Course Description
Independent Research
This course is for non-seniors wishing to conduct independent research in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Additional requirements include attendance at all MBBC-sponsored seminars and seminars sponsored by the faculty mentor’s department, and participation in any scheduled meetings and disciplinary sub-groups and lab groups. (Approval required).
Terms Taught
MBBC 0700
Current
Upcoming
Senior Independent Research
Course Description
Senior Independent Research
Seniors conducting independent research in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry under the guidance of a faculty mentor should register for MBBC 0700 unless they are completing a thesis project (in which case they should register for MBBC 0701). Additional requirements include attendance at all MBBC-sponsored seminars and seminars sponsored by the faculty mentor’s department, and participation in any scheduled meetings and disciplinary sub-groups and lab groups. (Approval required).
Terms Taught
Academic Degrees
University of Pennsylvania/ PennPORT IRACDA Postdoctoral fellow
Rockefeller University/ Tri-Institutional Program in Chemical Biology, PhD 2021
Williams College, B.A. in Chemistry 2015