Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

CHEM 4451 Physical Chemistry I

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

Registration Name

Physical Chemistry I

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

3

Credits

4

Prerequisite

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

Offered

Demorest: Fall

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.