Biophysical Chemistry

Catalog description

Application of the principles of physical chemistry to the study of dynamic biomolecular systems and processes. Review of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, transport processes, chemical equilibria, and physical equilibria. Use of optical spectroscopy, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Focus on biomolecular structure and dynamics; protein folding; protein engineering; membrane protein biophysics; and translation. Dual-listed: CHEM 451 is dual-listed with CHEM 505 . The courses will be taught together by the same instructor. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 351 , and CHEM 401 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).