Building on the engineering perspective of molecular-cell biology presented in ENG BE 505, the objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the physical chemistry of molecular structures important in living cells and in technological applications. Topics include: noncovalent interactions of biomolecules in water, thermodynamics of solutions and phase mixtures; nonequilibrium kinetics; polymer physics and elasticity; lipid self-assembly and interfacial thermodynamics; biomembranes; adhesion and molecular bonding; chemical grafting and surface analysis.

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