Students will describe the equilibrium

1. Students will be able to describe the nature and KEY Major learning objective Students will describe the relationships among the structure, function, and properties of a system and identify the properties that emerge from interactions among the system’s parts. Concept nodes Students will describe the equilibrium state of a system and use the description to deduce the non-equilibrium properties and behaviors of the system. Course theme Pivotal concept for a course Level 1 skill (low level) Summarize, analyze, compare, and/or contrast themes and arguments. (HASS 101, HASS 201) Cells produce intra- and extracellular molecules and structures with highly specific functions. (Soph304) Level 2 skill Large ensembles of particles can sometimes be described by simple laws. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in living systems. (Soph304) Arrows point from Level 3 skill (high level) specific general Communication skill Modeling skill Problem solving skill Develop arguments and support them with credible evidence. (HASS 101, HASS 201) Propose experiments to answer simple biological research questions. (Soph304) The structure of DNA directs transcription (RNA synthesis) and translation (protein synthesis). (Soph304) There are a small number of rules governing physical interactions between objects. (Phys 101, Phys 201, Chem 101) Thermodynamics determines the properties of a system at equilibrium. (Chem 101, Soph 302) Analyze and interpret data from simple biological experiments. (Soph304) The kinetic model describes the behavior of ideal gases. (Phys 101, Chem 101) Select proper techniques for the manipulation of DNA. (Soph304) Biological systems obey the laws of chemistry and physics. (Soph304) Select proper techniques to elucidate protein structure and function. (Soph304) Select proper techniques for desired biological separations. (Soph304) Identify functional groups within biomolecules to predict their properties/interactions. (Soph304) Maxwell’s equations describe how electric charges and electric currents act as sources for electric and magnetic fields. (Phys 201) The entropy of the universe always increases as a result of any real process. (Soph 302, Chem 101, Soph 304) The motion of objects can be predicted by knowing the forces and torques acting on them. (Phys 101) Representations enhance our understanding of a system’s structure, properties, and function. Asymptotic behavior is understood with limits. (Math 101, Math 201, Soph 301, Soph 303) Quantum mechanics provides a microscopic description for the structure and interactions of matter and the behavior of electrons around a nucleus. (Soph 302, Chem 101) • Limits are the natural construction for understanding geometric features of functions. • (Math 101) Mathematics can be used to describe interactions in physical systems. (Soph302) In a system at equilibrium, energy is minimized and entropy is maximized. (Soph 302, Chem 101, Soph 304) Select the appropriate solution to the diffusion equation for a given problem. (Soph 302) • Differentiable functions are continuous. • (Math 101, • Math 201) Changing electric fields produce magnetic fields and changing magnetic fields produce electric fields. (Phys 201) Translate a physical situation into a mathematical representation. (Phys 101, Phys 201, Chem 101) Electric and magnetic fields interact with charges to produce force. (Phys 201) Thermodynamics predicts the spontaneity of a reaction. (Chem101) Graph functions based on information from derivatives. (Math 101, Math 201) • Two- and three-dimensional functions can be represented graphically (level sets) and symbolically. • (Math 201) Light can be modeled as an electromagnetic wave. (Phys 201, Chem 101) Programs have many elements: data, instructions, procedures, and objects. (Soph303) Chemical bonds form and break dynamically to increase the stability of a system. (Chem101) Texts describe political, economic, cultural, and social systems of different eras, and give readers insight into changing concepts of what it means to be human. (HASS 101/201) Different programming constructs achieve different programming tasks. (Soph303) Parameterize functions and surfaces. (Math 101, 201) Solve engineering problems by numerical approaches through a combination of Python scripts and numerical routines. (Soph 303) Represent math concepts (especially ODEs) in a programming language. (Soph 303) Relate reaction mechanisms and rate laws. (Chem 101) Kinetics determines the properties of a system as it moves toward equilibrium. (Chem101) Read texts closely. (HASS 101, HASS 201) Draw Lewis structures of molecules to predict bonding. (Chem 101, Soph 304) Choose appropriate data structures for different numerical algorithms. (Soph 303) Use the periodic table to find properties of elements. (Chem 101) Select third-party numerical programs with reasonable confidence. (Soph 303) Determine the polarity of molecules. (Chem 101, Soph 304) A material’s macroscopic properties are linked to atomic structure and transport. (Soph302) Processes alter the equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties of systems. (Soph 302) Identify appropriate characterization methods to understand crystalline and amorphous structures. (Soph302) Communication