Physical Biochemistry

3 credits · Undergraduate

This lecture-based course allows students to explore the physical basis of biochemistry through in-depth study of some of the most important biochemical phenomena in nature. The concepts of entropy, enthalpy, and equilibria are discussed in the context of repressor function, photosynthesis, and ATP synthesis. Other topics include the physical basis of biochemical techniques such as centrifugation, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 or PHYS 111, and CHEM 204-3 with a minimum grade of C Corequisite(s): BCMB 255-2 Preclusion(s): CHEM 340-3