Physical Chemistry I

Catalog description

This calculus-based foundation course in physical chemistry provides students with the physical principles to explain various macroscale chemical observations. Topics covered include properties of gases, thermodynamics, state changes, equilibrium, properties of solution, and kinetic principles. Course includes three hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: CH 152 and MA 151 with a grade of C or better, PS 262 or PS 282 (recommended or concurrent enrollment), and MA 152 (recommended).