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Overview
Chang's newest text is intended for use in a one-semester introductory course in physical chemistry for students of the biosciences. The author emphasizes the understanding of physical concepts rather than focussing on precise mathematical development or on actual experimental details. Only basic skills of differential and integral calculus are required to understand the equations. The extensive array of end of chapter problems have both physicochemical and biological applications, and a detailed Solutions Manual is available.Synopsis
In this text for a one-semester introductory course in physical chemistry for students of the biosciences, Chang (chemistry, Williams College) emphasizes the understanding of physical concepts rather than mathematical development. All of the basic topics in physical chemistry are treated in detail, and there is material on spectroscopy, photochemistry, and macromolecules. While basic skills of differential and integral calculus are required to understand the equations, there is an appendix reviewing necessary mathematics. Chapter problems with both physiochemical and biological applications are included. Students should have previous courses in general and organic chemistry and a year of physics and calculus. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR