Prerequisites: 18:160 with "C" or better grade, 18:170 with "C" or better grade and 62:191.

Basic physical chemistry, including thermodynamics and simple phase equilibria. A more rigorous foundation is given to the principles and theories introduced in 18:170, and their application to systems of chemical, biological and geological interest is emphasized. The laboratory portion of the course emphasizes physical measurements applied to chemical systems.

3 lecture hours per week, 3 laboratory hours per week , one term

Successors: 18:270, 18:360, 18:367, 42:367.

Transfer Equivalents: Look up 18:260 in the BU Course Transfer Database.