1 Molecules Membranes and Modeling. - I Review of Thermodynamics. - 2 Thermodynamics: An Introductory Glance. - 3 The First Law. - 4 The Second Law. - 5 Free Energy. - 6 Multiple-Component Systems. - 7 Phase Equilibria. - 8 Engineering the Cell: A Modeling Approach to Biological Problem Solving. - II The Nature of Aqueous Solutions. - 9 Water: A Unique Structure A Unique Solvent. - 10 Introduction to Electrolytic Solutions. - 11 IonSolvent Interactions. - 12 IonIon Interactions. - 13 Molecules in Solution. - 14 Macromolecules in Solution. - III Membranes and Surfaces in Biological Systems. - 15 Lipids in Aqueous Solution: The Formation of the Cell Membrane. - 16 Irreversible Thermodynamics. - 17 Flow in a Chemical Potential Field: Diffusion. - 18 Flow in an Electric Field: Conduction. - 19 The Electrified Interface. - 20 Electrokinetic Phenomena. - 21 Colloidal Properties. - 22 Forces Across Membranes. - Appendices. - Appendix I Further Reading List. - Appendix II Study Questions. - Appendix III Symbols Used. - Appendix IV Glossary. Language: English