Chemistry and Biochemistry 314 - Biophysical Chemistry

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University of San Diego

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This course will apply the principles of thermodynamics, equilibria and kinetics toward biological systems. The course will begin with a description of the first, second and third laws of thermodynamics with special attention toward their application to proteins, nucleic acids and membranes. The course will then examine equilibrium phenomena and the associated thermodynamics. These principles will be applied toward the design and evaluation of inhibitors and drugs. In the final third of the course, principles of kinetics will be examined. Measurement of rate constants for complex biological processes including non-Michaelis-Menten enzyme kinetics, ligand binding off and on rates and ribozyme catalysis. Three lectures weekly. Prerequisites: Chem 151-152, Biol 225, Phys 270, and Math 151. Chem 311 and Chem 331 are strongly recommended. (spring semester)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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