CHEM 486SBiological Spectroscopy Method

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This lecture will cover the physical principles and most recent applications of spectroscopy methods used in biochemical sciences, including the absorption and emission spectroscopy (UV-VIS, Circular Dichroism, Fluorescence Spectroscopy), vibrantional and rotational spectroscopy (FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR, NMR Spectroscopy). Format: The class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays every week, for 1 hour each. Books: The course will use original materials and literature with a list of recommended books and journal articles. Lecture notes and reading materials will be uploaded. Software: NMR simulation and structural modeling software will be introduced. Software is free to download. Detailed instructions will be provided.