CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)

Description:
Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium. Phase diagrams. Electrochemistry. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB), (MATH 272), and (either PHYS 113 or PHYS 123 or PHYS 183) with a grade of C- or higher in each.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use equations of state to solve problems in thermodynamics and deepen their insight into the physical world.
Use the concepts of internal energy, entropy, the Gibbs energy and the Helmholtz energy to solve problems in thermodynamics and deepen their insight into the physical world.
Use partial derivatives as applied to thermodynamics.
Interpret and use phase diagrams to solve problems in chemistry and deepen their insight into the physical world.
Use concepts of phase equilibrium and chemical potential to solve problems in chemistry and deepen their insight into the physical world.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/04/17

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