Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Biomolecular Systems   [Archived Catalog]
2010-2011 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Frozen)
   

BMEN 390 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Biomolecular Systems

Credits: 3

First, second, and third law of thermodynamics; free energy and chemical equilibrium in biological processes; chemical kinetics and rate of complex reactions; phase equilibrium for biomolecular and ionic solutions; ATP and metabolism; electrochemical reactions and work of muscles; membrane potentials and depolarization; enzymatic reactions; kinetics and equilibrium models of biomolecular interactions.

Prerequisites: MATH 242, BMEN 211, BIOL 244 or EXSC 224, CHEM 333