Thermodynamics

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Chemistry 329 is the second part of a two-semester sequence for third-year chemistry majors and is a required course for biochemistry majors. This class provides an understanding of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Course content builds upon basic ideas and concepts in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The material covered involves the First, Second, and Third laws of thermodynamics, gases, entropy, Gibbs energy, physical and chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and non-electrolyte and electrolyte solutions. The class objective is to establish a solid foundation in thermodynamics to be applied and understood in molecular and bulk materials. The course also includes an introduction to chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: MATH 116 and PHYS 212.