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    May 01, 2026  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

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-310 ; and MATH-221  or MATH-222 .