Students conduct experiments in which microscopic properties of gases and condensed phases are measured and analyzed with respect to theory.
Careful attention is devoted to proper measurement of chemical and physical properties.
Experimental results are analyzed for their adherence to theoretical principles. Statistical analysis of data is performed for all experiments as a means to characterize measurement uncertainty. This is a writing intensive course. Students will write extensive lab reports in the format of journal articles in the field of physical chemistry. Students will act as journal referees by reviewing completed lab reports of peers and offering constructive criticism.