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CHEM 14BE

Bruinwalk
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General Chemistry for Life Scientists II-Enhanced

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Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Enforced requisite: one course from 14A, 14AE, 20A, or 20AH with grade of C- or better. Enforced requisite or corequisite: Life Sciences 30B or Mathematics 3B or 31B with grade of C- or better. Not open to students with credit for course 14B, 20B, or 20BH. Introduction to concepts in thermodynamics and kinetics that are critical for understanding of molecular basis of life. Chemical equilibria in gases and liquids, acid-base equilibrium; phase changes; thermochemistry; first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; free energy changes; electrochemistry; chemical kinetics, including catalysis, and reaction mechanisms. Emphasis on developing problem-solving skills and collaborative interaction and learning. P/NP or letter grading.

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