The Department of Chemistry at Villanova University offers masters and bachelors degrees, including an American Chemical Society accredited degree program for undergraduates. Our faculty actively conduct research in diverse areas such as environmental chemistry, protein biochemistry, fuel cell research, and computational chemistry. We recognize that undergraduate research provides a unique opportunity to work closely alongside a faculty mentor, gaining an experience that extends far beyond typical classroom learning, and we encourage all undergraduates to participate in undergraduate research.
CHM 1131 or CHM 1151
CHM 1152 or CHM 1156 (Note: Engineering students are waived from this lab.)
CHM 1131.
Experiments centered on chemical rate processes and spectroscopy including NMR relaxation, classical rate studies, infrared spectroscopy, as well as computer simulation of experiments.
Experiments centered on chemical thermodynamics including calorimetry and phase equilibria, emphasizing data treatment, including error analysis curve fitting, and related topics.
This course will present an introduction to quantum mechanics and its implications including molecular orbital theory, electronic structure, and molecular spectroscopy.
First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; phase equilibria and chemical equilibria; gases; and electrochemistry will be covered in this course.
CHM 3401 or CHM 3405.
Permission of participating faculty member required.
Permission of participating faculty member required.
