Prior arrangement with a chemistry faculty member is required. An introduction to the methods of research in chemical sciences. The student conducts an investigation under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report is required at the end of the quarter. To satisfy the requirement for the University Honors Program Freshman Project, the student must earn a minimum of 4 units during the first year.
Course is repeatable.
Survey of Physical Chemistry. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 110A, CHEM 110B, and CHEM 113. Introduction to thermodynamics with applications to chemical systems. Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Kinetics. Statistical mechanics, kinetic molecular theory, and chemical kinetics with applications to chemical systems.