CHEM 126A
Physical Biochemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Biomolecules
Renumbered from CHEM 127. This course covers thermodynamics and kinetics of biomolecules from fundamental principles to biomolecular applications. Topics include thermodynamics, first and second laws, chemical equilibrium, solutions, kinetic theory, enzyme kinetics. Students may not receive credit for CHEM 126A and either CHEM 127, CHEM 131, or CHEM 132. Prerequisites: CHEM 6C or 6CH, PHYS 1C or 2C or 2D, and MATH 10C or 20C.
Topics
- thermodynamics
- first and second laws
- chemical equilibrium
- solutions
- kinetic theory
- enzyme kinetics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027