Biophysical Chemistry and Thermodynamics

4 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 172 or AP Biology Credit. Enforced Prerequisite: (CHEM 130 or CHEM 210) and (MATH 116 or MATH 121 or MATH 156 or MATH 186). Minimum grade requirement of “C-” for enforced prerequisite. (4 credits) The physio-chemical concepts and processes relevant to life. The emphasis lies on the molecular level. Topics: Biomimetics; Energy and Driving Forces; Biochemical Equilibria; Aqueous Solutions; Molecular Self-Assembly; Bio-electrochemistry; Biopolymers; Molecular Recognition and Binding Equilibria in Biology.