Chemistry 346 - Phys Chem Biochem Sys w/Lab
Spring
2015
01
4.00
Alan Van Giessen;Himali Jayathilake
MWF 11:00AM-12:15PM
Mount Holyoke College
90803
Kendade 107
vangiess@mtholyoke.edu;hjayathi@mtholyoke.edu
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles of physical chemistry with an emphasis on their application to the study of biological molecules and processes. Topics will include quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Discussion of applications will relate commonly used experimental techniques -- such as spectroscopy and calorimetry -- to the fundamental principles on which they are based. In addition, students will gain experience and confidence in the use of mathematical models to describe biochemical systems.
Prereq: Chemistry 202, Math 202 and Physics 110 with a grade of C or better.; Coreq: CHEM-346L.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.