Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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CHEM 520 001 (CRN: 20550)
CLASSICAL & STAT THERMODYNAMIC
Long Title: CLASSICAL AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
Department: Chemistry
Instructor: Kolomeisky, Anatoly
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM MW (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
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):
Graduate
Prerequisites: CHEM 310 OR (CHEM 311 OR CHEM 312) AND MATH 212 AND (PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112)
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 20
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 11:26AM
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 420. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHEM 520 if student has credit for CHEM 420.