Classical thermodynamics emphasizing theory and significance of energetics and systems of variable composition. Ensemble method, ideal gases, internal degrees of freedom, solid state, imperfect gases, distribution function method in fluids and time-depended fluctuations. Lectures are supplemented by assigned problems, paper and oral examination of topic of special interest to student. Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry, 1-4 cr. N Special problems in molecular spectroscopy, molecular orbital treatments, applications of group theory to chemical structure, irreversible thermodynamics and special topics in statistical mechanics.
Topics vary with interests of students.
May be repeated for credit, but only if different topics are covered. Seminar, 1-2 cr. F, S Students and faculty review current topics in chemistry. May be taken more than one semester.