Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Undergraduate catalogue

Introduction to chemical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Special emphasis on biological problems, including nerve conduction, muscle contraction, ion transport, enzyme mechanisms, and macromolecular properties in solutions. Prerequisites: CHM 201 and CHM 202, or CHM 207 and CHM 202, or CHM 215; MAT 104; PHY 101 and 102/108, or PHY 103 and 104; or instructor's permission. Three lectures, one class.