CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry I

Units: 3
Fundamental principles of kinetic molecular theory, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, and chemical kinetics.

Prerequisites: CHEM 220, MATH 131, PHYS 136, all with grade C- or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the fundamental postulates of kinetic molecular theory and apply them to gas-phase equations of state.
Model heat and work flow in chemical systems using the first law of thermodynamics.
Utilize the second law and third laws of thermodynamics to calculate thermodynamic quantities and predict the spontaneity of chemical processes.
Perform equilibrium calculations based on thermodynamic properties, including those derived through electrochemical measurements.
Synthesize and utilize both qualitative and quantitative descriptions of phase equilibrium for both pure substances and binary mixtures.
Model the time-dependence of the evolution of chemical systems using the tools of chemical kinetics.