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Ecampus Physical Chemistry

Ecampus Physical Chemistry

Ecampus physical chemistry sequence CH 440, CH 441 & CH 442

General information

This course covers thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Sample course syllabi

Note: specific topics subject to change in the final syllabus.

Approved examination proctors

  • An official test center
  • A certified librarian at a school, university or public library
  • A college or university administrator
  • A college or university instructor
  • An educational officer of a corporation or military installation

Prerequisites and overrides

CH 440 - Physical Chemistry I

This course is offered online. OSU Ecampus assists students with the selection of an approved examination proctor in their local community.

Since prior completion of MATH 254 or its equivalent at another institution is an institutional/departmental requirement for enrollment in CH 440, the chemistry department asks that all prospective students, both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students, provide documentation verifying completion of the course prerequisites. The prerequisite override mechanism enables the department to accommodate students who have completed their prerequisites at another institution.

CH 441 - Physical Chemistry II

This course is offered online. OSU Ecampus assists students with the selection of an approved examination proctor in their local community.

The course prerequisites for CH 441 include prior completion of MATH 254 or its equivalent at another institution plus the completion of CH 440 with C- or above. All prospective students, either degree-seeking or non-degree seeking, should provide documentation to the chemistry department verifying the completion of these prerequisites. The department can then issue an override for students who have completed these courses at another institution.

CH 442 - Physical Chemistry III

This course is offered online. OSU Ecampus assists students with the selection of an approved examination proctor in their local community.

The course prerequisites for CH 442 include prior completion of MATH 254 or its equivalent at another institution plus the completion of CH 441 with D- or above. All prospective students, either degree-seeking or non-degree seeking, should provide documentation to the chemistry department verifying completion of these prerequisites. The department can then issue an override for students who have completed these courses at another institution.