An overview of the physical principles underlying the structure, function, and dynamics of biological systems, with focus on proteins and biomembranes. Topics to be covered include: Selected applications of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; inter- and intramolecular (noncovalent) interactions; protein folding; spectroscopic properties of biopolymers.

Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 2274A or the former Chemistry 2374A.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.