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Physical Chemistry I

Summer 2026 > Science & Mathematics > CHEM.3440 > 011

Course No: CHEM.3440-011; SIS Class Nbr: 1979; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Covers basic physical chemical topics: laws of thermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, atomic, and molecular structure. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Quantitative Literacy (QL).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: MATH 2310 Calculus III, CHEM 1220 Chemistry II, PHYS 1410 Physics I; Co-Req CHEM 3460L Physical Chem Lab I or Chemical Engineering (BS) or Chemistry (BS).
  • Core Codes: SCL, QL
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Michael Brown
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When Offered & Tuition

  • T,Th | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM ET
  • 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jun 29
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Friday Class Meetings for Live Online and On-Campus Courses

Unless otherwise noted above

  • Summer Start I M/W classes begin Monday, May 18 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 22 and June 5 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I T/Th classes begin Tuesday, May 19 and include 2 FRIDAYS: May 29 and June 12 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start I Last Class Meetings: M/W, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end June 29; M-F (4-cr) ends June 26; T/Th ends June 25.
  • Summer Start II M/W classes begin Monday, July 6 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 10 and July 24 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II T/Th classes begin Tuesday, July 7 and include 2 FRIDAYS: July 17 and July 31 at regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer Start II Last Class Meetings: M/W and M-F (4-cr) end Aug 12; T/Th, M/W/Th (3-cr), and M-Th (4-cr) end Aug 13.

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