4 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper DivisionData from last updated 12/30/2025
Spring 2026
Spring 2026 Instructors:
Principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, illustrated examples from the biological sciences. Intended primarily for students in the life sciences. Other topics include physical and chemical equilibria, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.
Learning Outcomes1Use theory to understand/predict experimental observations.
2Demonstrate an understanding of the physical properties and a molecular understanding of chemical reactivity and materials.
3Understand the connections of different courses/subdisciplines in chemistry.
4Understand the connections between chemistry and current events, everyday occurrences and other scientific disciplines.
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