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Physical Chemistry

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Th 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0158 0 $0 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Th 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0158
Credits
0
Min. Tuition*
$0 (guest students)

Description

This is an introductory course in chemical thermodynamics, kinetic theory and classical chemical kinetics. Topics include the First, Second, and Third Laws of Thermodynamics with special application to chemical transformations. Phase equilibria and the phase rule are discussed in detail. A discussion of chemical kinetics includes rate laws, order, molecularity, and activation parameters.

Prerequisites

CHEM 311

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0158

Enrolled / Capacity

47 / 50

Status

Closed

Instructor

Michelle Foster

Tuition*

$0 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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