Biophysical Chemistry

Catalog description

A study of the physical principles that drive the structure and behaviors of biological molecules. Topics include the relationship between the properties of biomolecular building blocks and macromolecular structure; application of different physical models (thermodynamic, quantum mechanical, statistical mechanical) to macromolecular structure and behavior; application of physical techniques (spectroscopy, calorimetry, etc.) to the characterization of macromolecular structure and behavior. Prerequisite: CHM 417 or CHM 325 ; MTH 207 ; MTH 208 or MTH 265 or concurrent enrollment; PHY 103 or PHY 203 ; PHY 104 or PHY 204 . Offered Spring.