Biophysical Chemistry (CHEM2002)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Prerequisite
CHEM1020
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1030
Assessment methods
Laboratory marks, assignment, end semester examination
Course enquiries
Course description
Physical chemistry principles with an emphasis on biological problems. Binding of ligands to biological macromolecules - kinetic & thermodynamic selectivity. Enzyme kinetics, including inhibition & coupled reactions. Spectroscopic probes of biological reactions, including fluorescence spectroscopy & circular dichroism. Thermodynamics of biological systems including calorimetry.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |