Physical chemistry for the biosciences this book is ideal for use in a one semester introductory course in physical chemistry for students of life sciences the authors aim is to emphasize the. Physical chemistry for the biosciences introduction properties of gases the first law of thermodynamics the second law of thermodynamics solutions chemical equilibrium electrochemistry acids and bases chemical kinetics enzyme kinetics quantum mechanics and atomic structure the chemical bond intermolecular forces spectroscopy photochemistry and . This is another in a series of books on physical chemistry for biological science majors written by the author it appears to be a much pared down version of his 2000 text physical chemistry for the chemical and biological sciences 3rd edition the author is quite explicit about his intended audience students taking a one semester introductory course in physical chemistry who have taken general chemistry organic chemistry and a year each of physics and calculus in this setting it . Changs newest text has been shortened streamlined and optimized for a one semester introductory course in physical chemistry for students of biosciences most students enrolled in this course have taken general chemistry organic chemistry and a year of physics and calculus only basic skills of differential and integral calculus are required for understanding the equations for premedical students this text will form the basis for taking courses like physiology in medical school for