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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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CHEM 420 001 (CRN: 20151)
CLASSICAL & STAT THERMODYNAMIC
Long Title: CLASSICAL AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
Department: Chemistry
Instructor: Kolomeisky, Anatoly
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM MW (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: MATH 212 AND (PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112) AND CHEM 310 OR (CHEM 311 AND CHEM 312) OR (CHEM 301 AND CHEM 302)
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 6
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 20
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 18
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:10PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: A review of the principles of classical thermodynamics and an introduction to the theories and methods of statistical thermodynamics with applications to problems in chemistry. Cross-list: CHEM 520. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHEM 420 if student has credit for CHEM 520.