CHEM 3870

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CHEM 3870
Physical Chemistry I

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

First course in a two-semester sequence on physical chemistry. The course covers kinetics and thermodynamics, with a brief excursion into statistical mechanics. Emphasis is placed on developing a quantitative toolkit for physical chemistry and applying it towards explaining and quantifying experimental observations. Together, CHEM 3870 and 3880 satisfy the minimum requirement for physical chemistry for the chemistry major.


Prerequisites CHEM 2080, MATH 1110 and MATH 1120, and PHYS 2208, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2514 CHEM 3870   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Thiede, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person