Thermodynamics

Catalog description

Chemistry 507 is the second part of a two-semester sequence for graduate students. 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. Students enrolled in this course will have additional requirements to fulfill when compared to students enrolled in CHEM 329. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.