Heat, from a microscopic perspective. Concepts to be studied include chemical equations and their interpretation, reaction mechanisms, reaction rates, dynamic equilibrium, and the effect of temperature and other variables on the rate of a reaction and the final makeup of its equilibrium state. The course will also include seminars by outside speakers from academic, private, and industrial laboratories and seminars by the senior chemistry majors. I A survey of modern analytical techniques is begun in this course. Analytical methods, electronics, instrument design, data collection, and data handling techniques are examined.
Students work in teams.
The study of analytical chemistry that was begun in Chemistry 315 is continued. This course is designed for advanced students who wish to pursue advanced specialized topics or who wish to study a topic beyond the normal undergraduate level. A program may be individually designed by a student for his or her own particular needs and interests. The student-initiated program must be approved by the instructor in charge of the study. The principles of thermodynamics are developed and applied to a study of gases, phase equilibria, and chemical equilibria.