CHEM 3739L - Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40764,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Brian D. Leskiw
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Chemistry, Niagara University
Professor
Email: bdleskiw@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher Hall 5046
Office Phone: (330) 941 – 1562
Additional Contact Methods:
Blackboard message board.
Preferred Contact Method: Email preferred.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Leskiw or Prof. Leskiw
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 6th ed | C.W. Garland, J.W. Nibler, D.P. Shoemaker |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | ||
| Tue | 9/1 | Conceptual Introduction to Experiments in Weeks 3-6. | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Gas Thermometry | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Heat Capacity Ratios for Gases | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Heats of Combustion | |
| Tue | 9/29 | Heats of Ionic Reaction | |
| Tue | 10/6 | ||
| Tue | 10/13 | Conceptual Introduction to Experiments in Weeks 9-13. | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Partial Molar Volume | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Chemical Equilibria in Solution | |
| Tue | 11/3 | Vapor Pressure of a Pure Liquid | |
| Tue | 11/10 | ||
| Tue | 11/17 | Method of Initial Rates | |
| Tue | 11/24 | Kinetics Research Paper | |
| Tue | 12/1 | Kinetics Research Paper | |
| Tue | 12/8 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.