Dr. Navea’s area of expertise is physical chemistry. In physical chemistry courses you will have the opportunity to take an in depth view of molecular thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, and molecular quantum mechanics. You will have the opportunity to learn modern methods in molecular spectroscopy, statistical analysis of chemical data (chemometrics), and advanced instrumental analysis. During the academic year 2017-18, Dr. Navea will teach the following courses:
Fall Semester
CH 332: Physical Chemistry I (and lab)
The fundamental principles and concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics including entropy, energy, temperature, heat, work, and chemical potential. Applications include chemical reactions, phase changes, environmental science, and biochemical systems. Lab experiments provide opportunities for quantitative experimental investigation of thermodynamic systems, including studies of heat exchange, chemical equilibrium, and phase equilibrium.
Spring Semester
CH 333: Physical Chemistry II
The fundamental principles of kinetic theory, reaction kinetics, statistical thermodynamics, chemical application of quantum mechanics, bonding, molecular spectroscopy, and structure. Lab and computer based experiments provide an opportunity for quantitative experimental investigation of phenomena such as reaction rates, transport properties, bonding, and spectroscopy.
Other courses taught
Principles of Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Atmospheric Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Computational Methods in Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Molecular Spectroscopy
Principles of Chemical Systems (course for PA and Environmental Science students)
First Year Seminar: Climate Science and History
Topics in Physical Chemistry of Interfaces
Topics in History of Chemistry