Thermodynamics is one of the essential tools to analyze biological systems. Thus, it is essential that an undergraduate in biological engineering knows the relevant thermodynamics principles. Classical thermodynamics is suitable for analysis in the continuum domain, whereas when the number of molecules per cell is less than say 100, the principles of classical thermodynamics are invalid for that species. However, the principles of statistical thermodynamics can be used to analyze such situations, and other situations too. Therefore, this course will cover both classical and statistical aspects to provide a complete set of tools to a biological engineer to thermodynamically analyze bio-systems. Such an analysis will help in manipulation and design of bio-systems. INTENDED AUDIENCE : Any biological engineering/biological sciences student or practitionerPREREQUISITES : Undergraduate Mathematics INDUSTRY SUPPORT : Biotechnology and other industries
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Week 1: Review of concepts; Additional useful thermodynamic functions
Week 2: Additional useful thermodynamic functions (contd)
Week 3: Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids
Week 4: Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids (contd)
Week 5: Thermodynamics of solutions
Week 6: Thermodynamics of solutions (contd); Phase equilibria
Week 7: Phase equilibria (contd); Reaction equilibria
Week 8: Reaction equilibria (contd); Review
Week 9: Statistical Thermodynamics: Definition and Application
Week 10: Macrostates, Microstates, Partition function, Boltzmann Distribution LaWeek 11: Partition function and thermodynamic properties
Week 12: Ensemble and time average; Review
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