This course on Chemical Thermodynamics is taught by Professor David A. Micha of the UF Chemistry Department.
Course description: This course covers the fundamental laws of
thermodynamics from a molecular viewpoint, and applications to gases, liquids
and solids. It includes phase and chemical equilibrium, and introductions to
electrochemistry and to non-equilibrium thermodynamics. This course is broader than the
description in the graduate catalog
because it includes both chemical thermodynamics and an introductory
statistical treatment.
Instructor: David A. Micha, 2318 NPB (New
Place and times: NPB (New Physics Bldg.) room 2228; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6th period (
Office hours: Date and place TBA. Other days, at any time by appointment (call or e-mail) in room NPB 2318.
Textbook: "Molecular Thermodynamics", by D. A. McQuarrie and J. D. Simon (University Science Books, 1999 )
Grades: Based on Progress Test 1, 100 points and Progress Test 2, 100 points. Homework is given weekly and is due one week after it is given. Answers will be posted in the CLB and students are expected to verify their own answers. A bonus of 1% of the grade will be awarded for each satisfactory homework (graded as S/N/U). The scale of grades is: A: 100-80%; B: 79-60%; C: 59-40%; D: 39-20%; F: below 20%. Attendance and participation in class will be factors determining grades in borderline cases.
Tests: Times and place to be arranged.
Schedule: Classes begin August 23; classes suspended September 3 (Labor Day), October 8-12 (Pan-American Workshop) November 2 (Homecoming), November 12 (Veterans Day observed), November 22-24 (Thanksgiving); classes end December 5. Final exam date, time and place to be arranged.
Other Information:
Addenda
University honesty policy: The student honor code states "We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity". This applies in particular to cheating and improper use of copyrighted materials.
Policy on class attendance: Students are expected to regularly attend class and to be prompt in arriving to class. Class attendance will be randomly checked, and it will be used to decide the final grade in borderline cases.
Make-up exams: Make-up exams for progress tests and the final exam will be given to a student who needs them due to a serious conflict involving the student or a close relative, provided the conflict is documented.
Students with disabilities: These students must be registered with the Dean of Students Office, which will provide documentation for the instructor when requesting accommodations.
Class behavior: Students are expected to avoid class conversations, disturbing the class with beepers, cell phones, pets, etc., and to avoid arriving late to class.