This course is designed to introduce the principles of physical chemistry to students primarily interested in the biochemical, biological, or medical professions. Topics of physical chemistry are presented from the viewpoint of their applications to biochemical problems. Included are discussions of thermodynamics and biochemical energetics, properties of solutions and electrolytes, electrochemical cells and biological oxidation-reduction systems, chemical and enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and spectroscopic analysis of biochemical systems.
Evaluation is based on problem sets, laboratory work, two hour tests, and a final exam.