Emphasis on entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Also focuses on chemical kinetics including experimental determination of rates and the mechanisms of chemical reactions. Designed for preprofessional students and those majoring in biology and geology. Does not count toward the chemistry major. Laboratory course emphasizing the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data, using both traditional and instrumental techniques.
Laboratory involves techniques of synthesis and purification.
A continued survey of the mechanisms and reactions of organic molecules focusing on aromatic and carbonyl compounds, and the application of organic reactions toward organic synthesis. An exploration of the basic thermodynamic and kinetic principles that govern the outcome of all chemical reactions and physical processes. Primary emphasis is placed upon macroscopic chemical thermodynamics with applications to solutions, colligative properties and phase equilibria. An introduction to the relationship between the physical properties and composition of chemical systems. Both the use of electronic instruments and the interpretation of their output are stressed.