printer friendly pageCHEM 171: Physical Chemistry I
Chemical thermodynamics and kinetic molecular models; fundamental principles, Gibbsian equations, systematic deduction of equations, equilibrium conditions, gases, phase changes, solutions and chemical equilibrium. Introduction to chemical kinetics: roles of thermal motion and energy barriers, relationship between rate and reaction mechanism, and modeling of specific reactions. The MATLAB programming language will be used for modeling, analysis and visualization throughout. Optional discussion section. Prerequisites: 31A,B, or 31X; 33; PHYS 41; either
CME 100 or
MATH 51 and (
MATH 51M or
CME 192 or
CS 106A).
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Chidsey, C. (PI)
;
Sandholtz, S. (PI)
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