To include thermodynamics, metabolism, photosynthesis, protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis. I Fundamental interpretations of the physical principles of chemistry. Equilibrium thermodynamics is developed and applied to non-reactive and reactive chemical systems. Dynamical processes are illustrated by way of phenomenological chemical kinetics. The theory of atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy and quantum chemistry are introduced and applied to systems of chemical interest.
Statistical mechanics is presented as a bridge to thermodynamics.
Lab will introduce standard research techniques such as manipulation of air sensitive compounds, inert-atmosphere reactions, multistep syntheses and proper use of research equipment. The periodic table, valence theories, inorganic structure and reactivity, and coordination chemistry. An introduction to group theory including molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, electronic spectroscopy, and vibration spectroscopy. A mechanistic study of prevailing organic reactions via structural and electronic effects. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.