Teaching Physical Chemistry-Let’s Teach Kinetics First
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2007
Publication Title
Physical Chemistry Curriculum Reform: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
DOI
10.1021/bk-2008-0973.ch017
ISBN
9780841239982
Abstract
Arguments for the presentation of kinetic theory and chemical kinetics as the first topics taught in the initial physical chemistry course are presented. This presentation allows the first topic in physical chemistry to be mathematically more accessible, to be highly relevant to modern physical chemistry practice, and to provide an opportunity to make valuable conceptual connections to topics in quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. Preliminary results from a recent survey of physical chemistry teaching practice are presented and related to the primary discussion. It was found that few departments of chemistry have adopted this order of topical presentation.
Recommended Citation
LoBue, James M., Brian P. Koehler.
2007.
"Teaching Physical Chemistry-Let’s Teach Kinetics First."
Physical Chemistry Curriculum Reform: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?, Ellison, M. and Schoolcraft, T. (Ed.): 111-112 Washington, DC: American Chemical Society.
doi: 10.1021/bk-2008-0973.ch017 source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2008-0973.ch017 isbn: 9780841239982
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