Chem 520: Physical Chemsitry
Instructor: Philip Grandinetti
Instructor Office: 0044B McPherson Lab
Instructor Office Hours: Wednesday and
Friday 1:30-2:30 PM
TA: Terrance Codd
TA Office: 0036 McPherson Lab
TA Office Hours: Monday, Thursday :
2:30-3:30 pm and Tuesday: 9-10 am in 1023 McPherson
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% | 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Thurs, Feb 4th, Room 0207 Koffolt |
| Final Exam | 40% | 11:30 AM - 1:18 PM, Tue, March 16th, Room 1023 McPherson |
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.
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