MCELLBIC100A

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MCELLBI C100A - Biophysical Chemistry: Physical Principles and the Molecules of Life

Molecular and Cell Biology Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MCELLBI

Course Number

C100A

Course Level

Undergraduate

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