Should I Take Physical Chemistry for My Minor in Physics?

[Mmm_Pasta]

I am majoring in physics with a minor in chemistry and I am wondering if taking two semesters of physical chemistry as an option for the minor would be redundant. From looking around I have seen that the first semester is watered down thermodynamics and the second semester is about quantum mechanics.

I want to know if there is any material in these two semesters that isn't covered in thermal physics and quantum mechanics. I tried looking at the table of contents in textbooks and it hasn't helped me much. To sum up, I want to know if taking physical chemistry would be a waste of time.

 

[R.Mesri]

Taking two semesters of physical chemistry as an option for the minor would not be redundant. Physical Chemistry covers topics not included in Thermal Physics and Quantum Mechanics, such as quantum mechanics in chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry. However, it is important to note that the material in these courses may overlap with material covered in other courses, so it is important to look at the syllabus of each course before deciding if taking these courses would be beneficial for your academic goals.