Abstract: Energy Physical Chemistry is a core theoretical course designed for the Energy Chemistry undergraduate program at Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT). This paper systematically presents the course’s developmental exploration and practical implementation, encompassing knowledge system construction, instructional design, and assessment methodologies. The course framework revolves around chemical energy conversion, establishing an innovative four-quadrant knowledge system that integrates material structure, reaction principles, electron transfer, and energy devices. It synthesizes multidisciplinary content including classical physical chemistry principles, crystal structure, solid-state electronic structure, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, and photochemistry. Employing a “demand-driven, problem-oriented” pedagogical approach, the course uses authentic energy device challenges as learning catalysts, guiding students through problem deconstruction, principle analysis, and solution formulation to actively construct their knowledge frameworks. These curricular development insights may serve as a valuable reference for educational reforms in energy chemistry and related interdisciplinary fields.

Key words: Energy physical chemistry, Energy chemistry, New energy technology, Curriculum construction, Problem-oriented teaching