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BIOPHYSICAL SPECTROSCOPY

CHEM 668
Course Description

Focuses on the underlying principles and applications of spectroscopic and microscopy methods employed to solve biological problems at the atomic and molecular level. Techniques covered include electronic absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism, light scattering, fluorescence microscopy, multidimensional nuclear magnetic resonance and electron spin resonance.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2 to 3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.75

5.99% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.85% from Historical

A Rate
71.88%

66.3% from Historical

Class Size
32

8.47% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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