The first part of the course is devoted to the fundamentals of spectroscopy, including interpretation and applications of molecular spectroscopy to biochemical systems. Concepts and principles of electronic absorption and emission, circular dichroism, vibrational spectroscopy (IR, FTIR, Raman and resonance Raman) are given. The second part is devoted to thermodynamics. The main topics include statistical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, change of state, kinetic theory and chemical kinetics.
P. Atkins, J. De Paula "Chimica Fisica" Zanichelli, seventh edition.
P. Atkins, J. De Paula, Physical Chemistry
Oxford, eight edition
Donald A. McQuarrie, John D. Simon "Chimica Fisica, un approccio molecolare" Ed. Zanichelli
Walter J. Moore "Chimica Fisica" Piccin
Cantor and Schimmel "Biophysical Chemistry. Part II: Techniques for the study of biological structure and function" W.H. Freeman and Co, San Francisco.
Jeanne L. McHale "Molecular Spectroscopy" Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Gordon M. Barrow "Physical Chemistry" Sixth Edition, WCB, McGraw-Hill
Learning Objectives
Provide basic information on the modern Molecular Spectroscopy and the application on biological molecules and drugs.
Provide the fundamentals concepts of thermodynamics, (Enthalpy, Entropy, Gibbs Energy), Thermochemistry, Kinetics, Physical Transformation, Statistical thermodynamics.