CHEM 4451 Physical Chemistry I

Principles of thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, state functions, partial molar volumes, phase diagrams and electrochemistry. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CHEM 1102 and CLAB 1102; MATH 2450; MATH 2460, PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2120 are recommended.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: odd fall day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Be able to perform complex unit-based calculations involving chemical equilibria. 
2. Develop a better understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. 
3. Explore the applications of physical chemistry and how it impacts the many fields of science. 
4. Develop laboratory and problem-solving techniques routinely used throughout the sciences.