Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

CHM 363 - Physical Chemistry I

4 credits (Fall and Spring)
An introduction to physical chemistry that emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of chemical thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibrium, and kinetics. Three classes, one laboratory each week.

Prerequisite: CHM 221  and one additional chemistry course at the 200-level, and MAT 131  and MAT 133 STA 209 , or STA 230  (Students who have AP/IB credit for MAT-131 need to complete MAT-133 at Grinnell), and PHY 131  or equivalent, and completion of or concurrent registration in PHY 132 , with grades S, C, or better. .
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Hernandez, Marzluff, Oritz