Chemistry 345 - Physical Chemistry I Calhoun

Institution:

Whitman College

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Description:

This course is the first semester of a two-semester course exploring the fundamental behavior of chemical systems in terms of the physical principles which govern their behavior. The specific focus is on microstructure of atoms, the role of this microstructure in the formation of molecules and the statistical descriptions of system behavior in terms of the microstructure. Topics covered include quantum chemistry, bonding, molecular structure, spectroscopy, NMR, properties of gases and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 126 or 140, Physics 156 or 166, and Mathematics 126 or equivalent. Mathematics 255 is recommended.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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