Experimental Physical Chemistry
CHEM 165
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Course Information
Description
The goal of this course is to provide students with both detailed knowledge of established and fundamental methods of experimental physical chemistry and an introduction to selected state-of-the-art experiments that address contemporary scientific questions. You will learn about tools that are of broad utility in many areas of science and have fun discovering how to make these experimental apparatus work. The fundamental methods discussions will demonstrate how specific chemical phenomena can be used to interrogate complex molecular systems. Some of the experimental techniques introduced in this class are now employed in many different fields of fundamental and applied science and are considered the often cornerstones of modern day experimental nanoscience. The class will provide a hands-on introduction to physical methods and techniques used widely in chemistry and chemical physics research laboratories. Computer-based methods of data acquisition and analysis are used throughout.
Course Notes
Recommended as preparation for research in experimental chemistry (Chemistry 98R and 99R), chemical physics, engineering sciences, or related disciplines.
Recommended Prep
Physical Sciences 11 or equivalent preparation in chemical bonding and fundamental principles; two introductory physics courses (e.g., Physical Sciences 2 and Physical Sciences 3). Chem 160 is recommended but not strictly required.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
