CHEM 142. Introduction to Physical Chemistry. Introductory presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and kinetics. As time permits, other topics will be: solution chemistry, hydrodynamics, electrochemistry, and crystallography. Note: Not acceptable for the BS or the BA without concentration. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, MATH 31. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.