CHE 491-492 - Independent Study

Institution:

Assumption University

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Description:

Directed study and research in some aspect of chemistry. Open to students who have at least six courses in chemistry or other science. Some examples (non-exclusive) of directed study that may be undertaken with the permission of the instructor are as follows: Electrochemistry: the study of the chemistry of battery and fuel cell electrodes; Biochemistry: the study of protein-protein interactions using mutagenesis as a tool; and Photochemistry: a study of processes which utilize light as an energy source. Potential topics include charge transfer, energy transfer, and photoreactions. Chemical Thermodynamics: This study will be concerned with the application of thermodynamic principles to chemical and physical equilibria. Topics to be covered include the three laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, entropy and probability, spontaneity and equilibrium, and Gibbs free energy. (Fall, Spring) Staff/ Three credits each semester

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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