Physical Chemistry
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Overview of physical chemistry, importance, and applications

Module #2
Review of Mathematical Tools
Review of calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations

Module #3
Classical Mechanics
Review of classical mechanics, equations of motion, and energy

Module #4
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Basic concepts, laws, and principles of thermodynamics

Module #5
Thermodynamic Properties
Internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy

Module #6
Thermodynamic Processes
Isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, and cyclic processes

Module #7
Phase Equilibria
Phase diagrams, phase transitions, and Clapeyron equation

Module #8
Chemical Equilibrium
Law of mass action, equilibrium constants, and Le Chateliers principle

Module #9
Acid-Base Equilibrium
pH, pOH, Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, and acid-base titrations

Module #10
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Wave-particle duality, Schrödinger equation, and wave functions

Module #11
Atomic Orbitals
Hydrogen atom, atomic orbitals, and electron spin

Module #12
Molecular Orbitals
LCAO method, molecular orbitals, and electronic configuration

Module #13
Spectroscopy
Introduction to spectroscopy, types of spectroscopy, and applications

Module #14
Infrared Spectroscopy
IR spectroscopy, vibrational modes, and molecular structure

Module #15
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
NMR spectroscopy, nuclear shielding, and spin-spin coupling

Module #16
Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy
UV-Vis spectroscopy, electronic transitions, and Beers law

Module #17
Kinetics
Introduction to kinetics, rate laws, and reaction mechanisms

Module #18
Rate Laws and Reaction Order
Zero-order, first-order, and second-order reactions

Module #19
Mechanisms and Catalysis
Reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and enzyme kinetics

Module #20
Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
Surface chemistry, adsorption, and heterogeneous catalysis

Module #21
Statistical Mechanics
Introduction to statistical mechanics, Boltzmann distribution, and partition functions

Module #22
Thermodynamic Properties from Statistical Mechanics
Thermodynamic properties from partition functions

Module #23
Computational Chemistry
Introduction to computational chemistry, ab initio methods, and molecular mechanics

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Physical Chemistry career

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