2022-2023 McMurry University Catalog 
    
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2022-2023 McMurry University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM 3360 - Biophysical Chemistry

UG
Credit Hours: 3

Recommended for students with an interest in the health sciences. This course investigates the mathematical and physical descriptions and governing laws of biological systems. Three general areas include thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics. Topics usually include biochemical and physical equilibria, molecular transport, enzyme kinetics, molecular structure and spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Mathematical rigor and biological applications are emphasized.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3441 , MATH 2322 , and PHYS 1420  or PHYS 2520 .
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

When Offered: Spring odd years