Course Overview

This course introduces the fundamental of physical principles that govern the properties and behavior of chemical systems. Three important areas are introduced: review on thermodynamics, electrochemical systems and kinetics. In thermodynamics, students will learn the interrelationship of various equilibrium properties of the system and its changes in processes. In electrochemical systems, electric potential that lead to the determination of thermodynamic properties in the electrochemical cells will be discussed. In kinetics, rate processes of chemical reactions, diffusion, adsorption and molecular collisions are included.

Learning Achievement

1. Apply the concepts of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics theories to the complex systems. 2. Analyze the properties of various complex systems. 3. Evaluate the thermodynamics properties of complex systems.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Lecture and Discussion, Co-operative Learning, Independent Study, Group homework.

Grading Philosophy

Assignment, Quiz, test, Final Examination

Course schedule

week 1, week 2 - 3, etc.

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud El Sayed Nasef

Other information

1. Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 10th Edition, 2014 (main text book). 2. Ira N. Levine, Physical Chemistry, 6th ed, McGraw Hill, New York, 2009. 3. Thomas Engel and Philip Reid., Physical Chemistry, 2nd ed., Pearson, New Jersey, 2010.

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