Elective List

Course Name Biothermodynamics 523

Semester Güz

Course Type Compulsory

Theory 3

Credit 3

ECTS 10

Course Description

Fundamental concepts of biothermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of biologically important fluids. Effect of temperature, ionic strength, pH and dilution on thermodynamic properties of biochemical species. Laws of thermodynamics and their application to biological processes like ATP production and photosynthesis. Life span entropy.