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2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM 343 - Physical Chemistry I


The basic principles of physical chemistry are introduced with applications in the chemical and biological sciences. Underlying principles of thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics are developed and applied to solutions, enzymes, spectroscopy, and macromolecules from macroscopic and statistical perspectives. Students may take PHYS 121  or ENGS 340  either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: CHEM 126  or CHEM 131 , MATH 132 , PHYS 121  or ENGS 340  
Corequisites: CHEM 343D , PHYS 121  or ENGS 340