Biological Thermodynamics provides an introduction
to the study of energy transformations for students
of the biological sciences. Donald Haynie uses an
informal writing style to introduce this core subject
in a manner that will appeal to biology and biochemistry
undergraduate students. The emphasis of the text is
placed on understanding basic concepts and developing
problem-solving skills throughout the text. The level
of mathematical complexity is kept to a minimum. Each
chapter provides numerous examples taken from different
areas of biochemistry, as well as extensive exercises
to aid understanding. Topics covered include energy
and its transformation, the First Law of Thermodynamics,
the Second Law of Thermodynamics, Gibbs Free Energy,
statistical thermodynamics, binding equilibria and
reaction kinetics, and a survey of the most exciting
areas of biological thermodynamics today, particularly
the origin of life on Earth.

Biological Thermodynamics

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