Chem 520: Physical Chemsitry
Office: 0044B McPherson Lab
Office Hours: Wednesday and Friday
1:30-2:30 PM
Required Text: "Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences", R. Chang
| Lecture Topic(s) | Chapter |
|---|---|
| Thermodynamic Definitions | 4 |
| First Law of Thermodynamics - Work, Heat | 4 |
| Heat Capacity, Enthalpy | 4 |
| Gas Laws | 2 |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | 3 |
| Second and Third Law of Thermodynamics | 5 |
| Gibbs and Helmholtz Energies | 6 |
| Non-Electrolyte Solutions | 7 |
| Electrolyte Solutions | 8 |
| Chemical Equilibrium | 9 |
| Electrochemistry, Acids and Bases (time permitting) | 10-11 |
Grading:
| Take-Home Quizzes | 20% | |
| Midterm Exam | 40% | Thurs, Feb 7, 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Final Exam | 40% | Tue, March 11, 11:30 AM - 1:18 PM |
Penalty for late Quizzes: 10% per day late. Homework
Assignments can be found here.
To have an exam question re-graded, turn in a written description of your concern no later than one class period after the exam was returned to you. Each exam in question will be re-graded in its entirety.
All students with documented disabilities, who need accommodations, should see the instructor privately to schedule an appointment as early in the quarter as possible. If your disability requires materials in alternative format, please contact the Office for Disability Services at 292-3307, Room 150 Pomerene Hall.