An integrated, two-semester sequence covering the basics of all three fields would give students a memorable understanding of chemistry and its applications. The year sequence of physical chemistry is the most mathematically challenging part of any undergraduate chemistry degree. Few if any non-chemistry majors ever enroll in a physical chemistry course. This is unfortunate. Many principles of physical chemistry are commonly employed in other fields.
Biophysical chemistry offers an exciting alternative.
The basic concepts of physical chemistry would be taught, with applications to biology included. The power and flexibility of such fluorescent techniques is advantageous for many research areas of chemistry and biology. For example, the composition and structure of mammalian cellular membranes is becoming recognized as a more highly organized and active player in many cell processes than previously suspected. Any and all techniques listed above would be useful for investigating the biophysics of membrane component interactions responsible for such developing observations. More importantly, the techniques lend themselves to myriad opportunities for collaboration and the promotion of interdisciplinary research with other faculty members.