10 541 - Kinetics of Biological and Chemical Systems

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Comprehensive treatment of the kinetics of basic chemical reactions and biological processes. Subject begins with a foundamental analysis of reaction order in homogeneous reactions and proceeds with the kinetics of heterogeneous systems and catalytic reactions. Methods of measuring and calculating reaction rate constants included. After a basic stoichiometric analysis of biological reaction networks, the subject discusses kinetics of enzymatic reactions and extensions to kinetic characteristics of reaction pathways and bioreaction networks. Similarities and differences between chemical and biological kinetics discussed along with concepts of rate-limiting steps and distribution of control among several reactions in a pathway. Subject concludes with applications to the kinetic analysis of chemical and biological reaction systems in the chemical and bioprocess industries.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 10.37 or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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