Biophysical Chemistry (Tutorial Chemistry Texts) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

A Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tutorial Chemistry Texts | Publication Date: February 23, 2004

Biophysical Chemistry covers the physical chemistry of biological macromolecules and the experimental techniques used to study them. Topics covered include: an introduction to biological molecules; spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and hydrodynamics of macromolecules; a "bluffer's guide" to molecular thermodynamics; biomolecular kinetics; chromatography and electrophoresis; and single-molecule methods. The easily digestible, pragmatic approach captures the reader with the fascinating challenges the subject poses for theoretical and experimental scientists. This book will be ideal for early undergraduates studying chemical or physical sciences and will act as a basis for more advanced study. Students in other areas of biological sciences will appreciate the less intimidating approach to physical chemistry as demonstrated here. Ideal for the needs of undergraduate chemistry students, Tutorial Chemistry Texts is a major series consisting of short, single topic or modular texts concentrating on the fundamental areas of chemistry taught in undergraduate science courses. Each book provides a concise account of the basic principles underlying a given subject, embodying an independent-learning philosophy and including worked examples.

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Ist Edition Review

Ideal for early undergraduates studying chemical or physical sciences and will act as a basis for more advanced study.  Students in other areas of biological sciences will appreciate the less intimidating approach to physical chemistry as demonstrated here.

Chembiotech Laboratories, 2004

First Edition Review

Will be of great help to early undergraduates in first years of physical, chemical, and biological studies and specialised scientists in specific fields of the life sciences.

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (2005), Alfredo Sanz-Medel

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Book Description

This fully revised and expanded second edition of a highly popular book covers the physical chemistry of biological macromolecules and how to study it, using up-to-date experimental techniques. It includes a new chapter on imaging, covering recent developments in a range of biomolecular imaging techniques. The chapter on circular dichroism has been fully revised to conform to more up-to-date convention and the section on multi-dimensional NMR improved. The level adopted in this tutorial text is suitable for early undergraduates in chemical or physical sciences, however, since this interdisciplinary topic is often postponed to later years, the book can act as a basis for more advanced study. Other biological sciences students will also appreciate the less intimidating approach to physical chemistry in the book.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Non Basic Stock Line (February 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0854044809
• ISBN-13: 978-0854044801
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,861,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone interested in the field of biophysical chemistry, May 21, 2008

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This review is from: Biophysical Chemistry (Tutorial Chemistry Texts) (Paperback)

The book presents the fundamentals of biophysical chemistry/physical biochemistry in a succinct manner. It is highly recommended for anyone starting out in the field, as well as those wishing to refresh on certain aspects of it.