BMEN2101
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BMEN 2101 - Biomedical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (3 Cr.)
Course description
Introduction to thermodynamics and kinetics, framed in the context of biomedical technologies and applications. Topics include principles of probability, extremum principles and equilibria, entropy & the Boltzmann distribution law, thermodynamic driving forces, solutions & mixtures, solvation & transfer of molecules between phases, phase transitions, biological rate processes, noncovalent binding interactions, binding equilibria and kinetics, enzyme kinetics, gene expression, protein trafficking, and network dynamics.
Prereq: Math 2373 or 2374, Chem 2301, Phys 1302W (equivalent courses allowed)
Prereq: Math 2373 or 2374, Chem 2301, Phys 1302W (equivalent courses allowed)
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Discussion
Lecture
Requirements
013014
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring