BMB 467 - Physical Biochemistry

Designed for students who have a strong background in the properties and function of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Focus will be on the physical, chemical, and thermodynamic principles that define macromolecular interactions in cells and solution. Topics include thermodynamics of macromolecular systems, bioenergetics, binding, solution behavior, macromolecular interactions, introduction to quantum mechanics, transport, separation techniques, spectroscopy, phase transitions, and steady state and rapid reaction kinetic principles and modern biophysical laboratory techniques.

Prerequisites: BMB 460 or concurrently or permission; PHY 122 or 112 or concurrently; and BMB 322 and CHY 252 and MAT 127

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3