2P63 Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry Physical chemistry as applied to biological sciences. Introductory thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, transport phenomena and spectroscopy as applied to proteins, biological membranes and other biological systems. Laboratory work includes kinetic measurements, equilibrium constant measurements, spectroscopy and protein purification and characterization. The biosynthesis of the natural products of secondary metabolism. Introduction to the use of enzymes and other biological reagents in organic synthesis.
Problem solving is stressed.
Laboratory work includes chemical analysis and illustrative experiments in organic chemistry. CHEM 1P81 Introduction to Modern Chemistry II Gas laws, thermochemistry, solutions, chemical equilibria and kinetics. Problem solving is stressed. Laboratory work includes chemical analysis and synthesis and experiments illustrating lecture topics. CHEM 1P90 Chemical Principles and Properties I General chemistry, stoichiometry, inorganic and organic structures and reactions.