2017-2018 / CHIM0623-1

Physical chemistry applied to biochemistry

Duration

10h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

 Master in bio-informatics and modelling (120 ECTS)2 crédits 

Lecturer

Edwin De Pauw

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The objective of the course is to introduce chemical thermodynamics and kinetics applied to biochemistry. The basic concepts of the chemical bond will also be presented in view of their use in the biomolecules structure and rectivity.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The student should be able to understand and use basic notions of physical chemistry in the description of biochemical systems

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

General chemistry lessons

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical lessons and exercices from current literature

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Recommended or required readings

Molecular driving forces
Statistical Thermodynamics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Nanoscience
Ed Garland
Will be supplied by the Professor

Assessment methods and criteria

Commentars about the experimental strategy in a literature paper.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Prof. De Pauw Edwin
Chimie Physique,                                            Laboratoire de Spectrométre de Masse           Département de Chimie
+32 43663415
e.depauw@ulg.ac.be