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2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BCMB 364 - Biophysical Chemistry


Emphasizes the physical chemistry of biological macromolecules including-proteins and nucleic acids. Covers the basic laws of thermodynamics, molecular thermodynamics (including aspects of modeling macromolecular structure, molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics simulations), statistical thermodynamics, physical equilibria including ligand binding, kinetics quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, and solution behavior of macromolecules. The laboratory includes in silico and experimental projects.

Prerequisites: BCMB 371  

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered Every Year