CHEM 3550 - Chemical Thermodynamics

Goals: To introduce and develop fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics and to further develop problem-solving techniques using advanced mathematical tools.

Content: Thermodynamics, properties of gases, partition functions, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solutions and applications to biological systems. Chemical kinetics including rate equations, reaction mechanisms, collision theory, transition state theory and application to biological systems.

Taught: Annually, fall.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1140 (C grade or better), MATH 1180, and PHYS 1240 or co-registration

Credits: 4 credits