CHEM 755 - Statistical Thermodynamics

(3 units)

Molecular approach to the study of fundamental thermodynamic energy relationships.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate fundamental understanding of connection between microscopic properties of atoms and molecules, and macroscopic properties of gases, liquids and solids.
2. predict behavior of real gases, liquid and solids using simple models of statistical mechanics.
3. calculate partition functions for classical and quantum model systems.
4. calculate thermodynamic properties, equilibrium constants, and reaction rate constants from partition functions.
5. apply concepts of statistical mechanics to explain different types of phase transitions.

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