FALL 1996: Chemistry 262

Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

Instructor: J. V. Acrivos-DH16;
One Semester (3 units)-Tel. 408-924-4971,2; FAX:..4945; e-mail: acrivos@chemibr1.sjsu.edu

OFFICE HOUR PRIVELEGES FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CLASS: determined by students' schedule for best attendance. Questions sent from the guest book found at:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/Acrivos/front.html in the appropriate format (see below) are answered within 24 hours during the work week but never before an examination is due.

Green Sheet:

  1. Text: K.S. Pitzer, Thermodynamics,

References:

P.W.Atkins, "Physical Chemistry", W.H. Freeman, 5th Edition (1994b).
W.J.Moore, "Physical Chemistry", Prentice-Hall, 4th ed.

II. Prerequisites/Contents by Catalog:

  1. Freshman Chemistry (CHEM 4A,B or 1A,B,and 55 or 11A,B, CHEM 178, CHEM 161A,B).
  2. Physics (60, 61, 62 or equivalent)
  3. Integral and Differential Calculus (Math 31, 32 or equivalent)
  4. Computer Literacy is required
  5. Course contents: Modules (mod#) are timely posted in the www which can be accessed through the Computer Laboratory at One Washington Square:
  1. http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/Acrivos/front.html "click on philosophy of teaching"
    5.1. Thermodynamics     mod1 Computer Experiments in Classical Thermodynamics
    5.2. Chemical Equilibrium:     mod2
    5.3. Electrochemistry:     mod3

III. Course Grade:

  1. Homework, Attendance/Open Book Quiz*: 15%/20%
    The homework consists of the first four problems of every chapter assigned above plus others assigned in class. Grading is done according to the required format for lectures, homework and quiz as described in (C). Homework is due the second Monday after assignment with 50% off for every day late; attendance is taken and is required for office hours.
  2. Two one-hour exams Closed Book in class/ Open Book Take Home.
    October 14: 15%
    November 11: 15%
  3. Final examination: Term Paper on Current Subject: December 16, 1215: 35% of grade

IV. Study Time: For two hours of study per unit per week an average student gets an average course, i.e., at least six hours of study per week are required to obtain an average grade in an average course.

V. The departmental policy on cheating is sanctioned.

VI. EMERGENCIES AND EVACUATIONS: If you hear a continuously sounding alarm, or are told to evacuate by Emergency Coordinators (colored badge identities), walk quickly to the nearest stairway (end of each hall). Take your personal belongings as you may not be immediately allowed to return. Follow instructions of Emergency Coordinators. Be quiet so you can hear. Once outside, move away from the building. Do not return to the building unless the Police or Emergency Coordinators announce that it is permissible.

VII. REQUIRED PROCEDURE FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS, (% GRADE)

  1. (15%) Statement of:
    1. The system under study:
    2. The data available:
    3. The objective to be achieved:
  2. (25%) Statement of the pertinent relations with text reference.
  3. (40%) Carry out numerical analysis including all units used. Underline the correct answer. Block diagrams, computer output and graphs are allowed.
  4. (20%) State the physical significance of results, i.e., what do the results mean?

VIII CHEM262 SYLLABUS: The lecture topics are given according to the above format and they may take more than one 75 minute period.

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