School Of Science And HealthBiomolecular DynamicsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300540.2
Discipline: CHEMICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A demonstrated understanding of, and competence with, basic chemical principles including SI units, chemical symbols, formulae and equations, nomenclature, stoichiometry, the mole concept and associated calculations, states and properties of matter, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, pH and electrochemistry, to a standard equivalent to that presented in Chemistry 1 (or equivalent). Completion of first-year mathematics would also be assumed knowledge.
Equivalent Units
300236 - Physical Chemistry 2, J2776 - Physical Chemistry 2
Prerequisite
300224 Chemistry 1 OR 300554 Principles of Chemistry
About this Unit
In 2013 this unit will be replaced by 300849 - Physical Chemistry. Students studying at Parramatta campus should refer to 300236 - Physical Chemistry 2. The unit provides the understanding of the chemical principles as applied to biological molecules (biomolecules). Chemical and electrochemical energy transformations approaching equilibria and rates of biological processes are studied and further explored for useful experimental and data-analysis skills. Selected areas including enzyme kinetics or membrane equilibria will be studied.