The information on this page has been abstracted from the course book and may not include all relevant information about procedures, assessment, etc. You should consult the course book to ensure that you have all necessary information. This course is intended for students who have passed Chemistry for Life Sciences 1, or Chemistry 1, or who have an A or B pass in A-level Chemistry. If students wish to keep open the option of taking Chemistry 3 or a Chemistry degree then they should consider taking Chemistry 2 instead of Chemistry for Life Sciences 2h.
Chemistry is a fundamental science concerned with the behaviour of molecules.
A sound knowledge of chemistry is essential for understanding the structures, reactivities and interactions of biomolecules. The aim of the course is to provide a solid basis in aspects of chemistry appropriate to underpin honours study in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology and related subjects. Students are advised that CLS 2h is not an entry level course for study towards Chemistry 3 or a Chemistry degree and if they wish to retain this option they should transfer to Chemistry 2. Thermodynamics and Kinetics P.W. Atkins, 'The Elements of Physical Chemistry', OUP 1992. R.Chang, 'Physical Chemistry With Applications to Biological Systems' 2nd ed., Maxwell Macmillan 1990.