Last modified
August 25, 2008 by
Song Tan
Fall 2008
| Course Objective | To develop quantitative and analytical skills in biological and chemical contexts | |
| Location | 105 Wartik | |
| Time | Tues & Thurs at 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. | |
| Lecturer | Song Tan | sxt30@psu.edu |
| 306 Althouse Laboratory | 865-3355 | |
| Office Hours | By appointment: I am usually available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in my office. | |
| Teaching Assistant | Lindsey Organtini | ljo5000@psu.edu |
| (484) 824-4469 | ||
| T.A. session | Mondays 6-7 p.m., 202 Ferguson | |
| Secretary | Lorraine Yebernetsky | lul4@psu.edu |
| 108 Althouse Laboratory | 865-5497 | |
| Required Text | Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences by Raymond Chang, 1st edition, ISBN 1-891389-33-5 |
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| Optional Text | Physical Chemistry: Principles and Applications in
Biological Sciences by Ignacio Tinoco, Jr., Kenneth Sauer and James C. Wang, 3rd edition |
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| Physical Chemistry with Applications to the Life
Sciences by David Eisenberg and Donald Crothers |
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| Evaluation |
The course grade will be based on performance on examinations, written assignments and class participation during the semester. |
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| problem sets & quizzes | 20% | |
| examination 1 | 25% | |
| examination 2 | 25% | |
| final examination (cumulative) | 30% | |
| Course Modifications | The syllabus is only a guideline. Although I plan to follow this syllabus closely, I may make changes in either the schedule or evaluation procedure. | |