CHEM8561
CHEM 8561 - Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Reaction Dynamics I (4 Cr.)
Chemistry (11098)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
CHEM 8561 - Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Reaction Dynamics I (4 Cr.)
Course description
Two-part sequence. Thermodynamics, equilibrium statistical mechanics, ensemble theory, partition functions. Applications, including ideal gases/crystals. Theories of simple liquids, Monte Carlo, and molecular dynamics simulations. Reaction dynamics from microscopic viewpoint.
prereq: undergrad physical chem course
prereq: undergrad physical chem course
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall