Spring 2020

Chemical Principles

Listed in: Chemistry, as CHEM-161

Formerly listed as: CHEM-12

Faculty

Richmond J. Ampiah-Bonney (Section 01)
Stephen F. Cartier (Section 01)
Christopher B. Durr (Section 01)

Description

The concepts of thermodynamic equilibrium and kinetic stability are studied. Beginning with the laws of thermodynamics, we will develop a quantitative understanding of the factors which determine the extent to which chemical reactions can occur before reaching equilibrium. Chemical kinetics is the study of the factors, such as temperature, concentrations, and catalysts, which determine the speeds at which chemical reactions occur. Appropriate laboratory experiments supplement the lecture material. Each laboratory section is limited to 24 students. In the spring, sufficient sections will be added to meet total enrollment. The fall semester is limited to two laboratory sections. Four class hours and three hours of laboratory work per week.

Requisite: CHEM 151 or 155 (this requirement may be waived for exceptionally well-prepared students; consent of the instructor is required); and MATH 111 or placement by the Mathematics department into MATH 121 or higher. Fall semester: Visiting Professor Cartier. Spring Semester: Professors Cartier and Durr, Lab Coordinator Ampiah-Bonney.

If Overenrolled: In the fall, preference is given to Amherst College sophomores.

Keywords

Lab Science Course, Quantitative Reasoning

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022