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    Apr 30, 2024  
American University Catalog 2020-2021 
    
American University Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM-410 Biophysical Chemistry (3)


This physical chemistry course provides an introduction to the states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium, solutions, and kinetics applied to biological and environmental systems by using examples from the life sciences. The course includes interactions between matter and energy in biologically and environmentally important functions, aspects, and situations, as well as explanation and use of chemical laws with an emphasis on molecular interactions, graphing, and problem solving. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Quantitative Literacy II. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-320  and MATH-221 .