John Markwell  Professor of Biochemistry and Agronomy and Horticulture

Contact Information
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Area of Focus

Biochemistry

Degrees

  • B.A., Biology and Chemistry, North Park College, Chicago, IL, 1970
  • Ph.D., Biochemistry, Michigan State University, 1976

Research Interests

My research interests include the following areas: photosynthetic efficiency, higher plant pigments; soybean proteins as allergens.

Courses Taught

  • Bioc 101 "Careers in Biochemistry", 1992-1997; 2004-present
  • Bioc 321 "Elements of Biochemistry", 1993-1999
  • Bioc 431/831 "Biochemistry I", 2000-2004
  • Agro 818 "Agricultural Biochemistry", 2001-present
  • Bioc 432 "Biochemistry II", 2004
  • Bioc 433 "Biochemistry Laboratory", 2004-present
  • Bioc 221 "Introductory Biochemistry", 2004
  • Agri 888 "Teaching Undergradaute Science", 2005-present

Major Activities

Since January 2007 I spend half time as Associate Dean for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Reources and spend the remainder of my time teaching courses in Biochemistry and Agronomy & Horticulture. My scholarship interest is in the area of undergraduate science education.

Selected Publications & Patents

  • D. W. Brooks and J. Markwell (2008) Web-based Information: Access and Accuracy. J. Chem. Educ., 84: 1861-1865
     
  • B.L. Prather, J.R. Widhalm, J. Markwell and P.L. Herman (2006) Development of a System for Directed Evolution of Arabidopsis Formate Dehydrogenase to Utilize NADP as a Cofactor. Rev. Undergrad. Res. Agric. Life Sci. 1: on-line publication available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/rurals/vol1/iss1/3
  • D.W. Brooks, J. Markwell, M.A. Langell, R. Emery, K.J. Crippen, H. Brooks, A. Abuloum and K.C. Cohen (2007) Web-based pedagogical content coursework for high school chemistry teachers. J. Chem. Educ., 84: 1861-1865.
     
  • B.J.S.C. Olson and J. Markwell (2007) Assay of protein concentration. Curr. Protocol. Prot. Sci., 3.4.1-3.4.29.
     
  • M. Zeece, J. Markwell, G. Sarath and X. Gu (2006) Proteomic assessment of allergens in food. In S. Koppelman and S.L. Hefle, eds, Detecting Allergens in Food, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Cambridge.
     
  • J. Markwell and S. Courtney (2006) Cognitive Development and the Complexities of the Undergraduate Learner in the Science Classroom. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ. 34: 267-271.
     
  • D.W. Brooks and J. Markwell (2006) A mechanistic foundation for instructor-regulated collective learning. Biochem. Molec. Biol. Educ., 34: 103-110.
     
  • J. Markwell (2005) Using the discussion board in the undergraduate biochemistry classroom: Some lessons learned. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ., 33: 260-264.
     
  • P. Xiang, E.J. Haas, M.G. Zeece, J. Markwell and G. Sarath (2004) C-terminal 23 kDa polypeptide of soybean Gly m Bd 28 K is a potential allergen. Planta, 220: 56-63.
     
  • J. Markwell (2004) The human side of science education: Using McGregor's Theory Y as a framework for improving student motivation. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ., 32: 323-325.
     
  • R.D. Curtright, R. Emry, R.M. Heaton and J. Markwell (2004) Facilitating student understanding of buffering by an integration of mathematics and chemical concepts. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ. 32: 71-77.
     
  • R.D. Curtright, R. Emry, R.M. Heaton and J. Markwell (2004) Facilitating student understanding of buffering by an integration of mathematics and chemical concepts. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ. 32: 71-77.