| Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences Fall Semester 2011 |
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lecturer: Prof. Stephen E. Bradforth Office: SSC 702 Phone: (213) 740-0461 
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lecturer: Prof. Peter Z. Qin Office: LJS 251 Phone:(213) 821-2461
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| Biology, despite its apparent complexity, follows the same principles of physical chemistry that govern the non-living world. Knowledge of physical chemistry established in relatively simpler model systems therefore serves as a key foundation for the study and understanding of living processes. This course will present the principles of physical chemistry and their application in the biological sciences. Particular areas that will be covered include thermodynamics, chemical and biochemical equilibrium, redox chemistry, kinetics and spectroscopy. Throughout, illustration will be made of how these principles are applied to fundamental problems in biochemistry. |
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