Biophysical Chemistry

Biophysical Chemistry presents physical chemistry through the use of biological and biochemical topics, examples, and applications to biochemistry. It presents a rigorous, up–to–date treatment of the material without presuming a strong prior knowledge of math theory. Necessary calculus models are laid out in a step–by–step fashion for students less confident in their math abilities. The format of the text allows teachers ample flexibility in deciding which derivations to present in class. Students are guided through an in–depth understanding of fundamental concepts – such as a quantum–mechanical description of the hydrogen atom – and techniques are presented with an emphasis on learning through analysis of real data. Cases are drawn from timely research areas in biochemistry using an integrated approach to problem solving. Every chapter features important recent advances in biochemistry, an examination of current research problems, math and derivation boxes to guide students, and examples of both numerical and concept–based problems. Artwork from the book is available for download by instructors at www.blackwellpublishing.com/allenbiophysical

Spis treści:
Preface.
1. Basic Thermodynamic and Biochemical Concepts.
Part 1: Thermodynamics and Kinetics:.
2. First Law of Thermodynamics.
3. Second Law of Thermodynamics.
4. Phase Diagrams, Mixtures, and Chemical Potential.
5. Equilibria and Reactions Involving Protons.
6. Oxidation/Reduction Reactions and Bioenergetics.
7. Kinetics and Enzymes.
8. The Boltzmann Distribution and Statistical Thermodynamics.
Part 2: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy:.
9. Quantum Theory: Introduction and Principles.
10. Particle in a Box and Tunneling.
11. Vibrational Motion and Infrared Spectroscopy.
12. Atomic Structure: Hydrogen Atom and Multi–Electron Atoms.
13. Chemical Bonds and Protein Interaction s.
14. Electronic Transitions and Optical Spectroscopy.
15. X–Ray Diffraction and Extended X–Ray Absorption Fine Structure.
16. Magnetic Resonance.
Part 3: Understanding Biological Systems using Physical Chemistry:.
17. Signal Transduction.
18. Membrane Potentials, Transporters, and Channels.
19. Molecular Imaging.
20. Photosynthesis.
References and Further Reading.
Problems.
Answers to Problems.
Index

Nota biograficzna:
James Allen is a professor at Arizona State University. He has won numerous honors including several study sections with the National Institutes for Health and was selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

Okładka tylna:
Biophysical Chemistry presents physical chemistry through the use of biological and biochemical topics, examples, and applications to biochemistry. It presents a rigorous, up–to–date treatment of the material without presuming a strong prior knowledge of math theory. Necessary calculus models are laid out in a step–by–step fashion for students less confident in their math abilities. The format of the text allows teachers ample flexibility in deciding which derivations to present in class. Students are guided through an in–depth understanding of fundamental concepts – such as a quantum–mechanical description of the hydrogen atom – and techniques are presented with an emphasis on learning through analysis of real data. Cases are drawn from timely research areas in biochemistry using an integrated approach to problem solving. Every chapter features important recent advances in biochemistry, an examination of current research problems, math and derivation boxes to guide students, and examples of both numerical and concept–based problems. Artwork from the book is available for download by instructors at www.blackwellpublishing.com/allenbiophysical