A one-semester course which covers the basic concepts and techniques of physical chemistry. Students will gain an understanding of the mathematical and physical aspects of the behavior of chemical systems, classical and statistical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, and the properties of matter. This course is designed for non-professional chemistry majors.
Athena Title
Fundamentals of Physical Chem
Prerequisite
PHYS 1111-1111L or PHYS 1211-1211L
Pre or Corequisite
MATH 2260 or MATH 2260E or MATH 2260H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of the class, students will be able to utilize calculus as a quantitative tool to solve complex issues in chemical analysis.
By the end of the class, students will be able to use the laws of thermodynamics to discuss and predict chemical behavior and reactivity.
By the end of the class, students will be able to apply an advanced understanding of chemical kinetics to complex chemical reactions.
By the end of the class, students will be able to connect thermodynamic, kinetic, and equilibrium concepts together in a framework to better predict chemical behavior.
By the end of the class, students will be able to utilize quantum mechanical concepts to explain the rotational, vibrational, and electronic modes observed in the spectrum of an atomic or molecular species.
