Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Chemical reactions underpin the production of pretty much everything in our modern world. But, what is the driving force behind reactions? Why do some reactions occur over geological time scales whilst others are so fast that we need femtosecond-pulsed lasers to study them? Ultimately, what is going on at the atomic level? Discover the answers to such fundamental questions and more on this course in introductory physical chemistry. The course covers the key concepts of three of the principal topics in first-year undergraduate physical chemistry: thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics. These three topics cover whether or not reactions occur, how fast they go and what is actually going on at the sub-atomic scale.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Thermodynamics I
Week 2
Thermodynamics II
Week 3
Virtual Lab 1: Thermodynamics
Week 4
Chemical Kinetics I
Week 5
Chemical Kinetics II
Week 6
Virtual Lab 2: Kinetics
Week 7
Quantum Chemistry I
Week 8
Virtual Lab 3: Particle in a Box
Week 9
Quantum Chemistry II
Week 10
Virtual Lab 4: Hydrogen Emission Spectroscopy
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Excellent course content and really very useful in understanding the modern applications of nanotechnology.
Excellent to get an intro to the subject and some good simulated setting with lab exercises
Excelente curso que enseña las bases de la química desde un punto de vista físico, lo recomiendo fervientemente.
Excelente Curso, proporciona conocimiento en varios temas y profundiza mucho para mejorar el entendimiento de los mismos.
