Biophysical-Chemical Concepts, 15 credits
The course is discontinued from 2021-08-09
Contents
The course provides comprehensive theoretical and experimental physico-chemical insights into the driving forces behind molecular processes and interactions. Physico-chemical concepts will provide a thermodynamic characterization of complex processes and the timescales they occur in biological events and the environment. Special focus will be on molecular adsorption and partitioning processes with examples ranging from protein - drug complexes, photosynthesis and green energy, to adsorption of environmental pollutants to biological and inorganic interfaces. Experimental work will include state-of-the-art molecular spectroscopy, especially Raman, IR, CD; fluorescence, ESR, NMR and mass spectroscopy. The final part of the course will introduce students to quantum-mechanical concepts as used in theoretical chemistry.
Required Knowledge
Passed courses in Chemistry, 60 credits, and the course Advanced Experimental Tools in Chemistry (15 credits, 5KE125), or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
Valid from: 2011 week 36
Physical chemistry for the life sciences
Atkins P. W., De Paula Julio.
2nd ed. :
Oxford :
Oxford University Press :
2011. :
xxvi, 590 p. :
ISBN: 978-0-19-956428-6 (pbk.)
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