CHEMC130
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CHEM C130 - Biophysical Chemistry: Physical Principles and the Molecules of Life
Course Title
Biophysical Chemistry: Physical Principles and the Molecules of Life
Course Description
Thermodynamic and kinetic concepts applied to understanding the chemistry and structure of biomolecules (proteins, DNA, and RNA). Molecular distributions, reaction kinetics, enzyme kinetics. Bioenergetics, energy transduction, and motor proteins. Electrochemical potential, membranes, and ion channels.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Breadth
Biological Science, Physical Science
Prerequisites
CHEM 3A or CHEM 112A, MATH 51, BIOLOGY 1A, and BIOLOGY 1AL; CHEM 3B or CHEM 112B recommended.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Cross-Listed Course(s)
Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
5.5
Lecture Hours Min
5.5
Lecture Hours Max
5.5
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Discussion Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
15
Outside Work Hours Min
15
Outside Work Hours Max
15