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CHEM 463

Physical Chemistry 2

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Thermodynamics and equilibria, states of matter, kinetic-molecular theory, kinetics, statistical mechanics.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Find Connections

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate connections between molecular interactions and equations of state

Title

Laws of Thermodynamics

Learning Outcome

Apply the laws of thermodynamics to physical and chemical processes, including phase transitions, mixtures, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemical processes

Title

Analyze and Interpret Data

Learning Outcome

Analyze and interpret experimental data to draw conclusions about physical and chemical processes

Title

Describe Chemical Reactions

Learning Outcome

Describe the kinetics of chemical reactions in terms of molecular mechanisms and empirical rate laws

Title

Understand and Use Molecular Models

Learning Outcome

Describe physical and chemical phenomena in terms of molecular and bulk models and understand the limitations of these models