Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2019
CHBE 565 001 (CRN: 22620)
STAT PHY W/MOL NANOSCI & TECH
Long Title: STATISTICAL PHYSICS WITH APPLICATIONS TO MOLECULAR NANOSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department: Chemical & Biomolecular Engr
Instructor: Robert, Marc A.
Meeting: 8:30AM - 9:45AM MW MEL 251 (7-JAN-2019 - 19-APR-2019)
Session: 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
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 1
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 10
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 1
Enrollment data as of: 31-MAY-2023 5:30AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course explains the foundations of modern statistical physics, including the renormalization group theory, and describes applications to phenomena at the molecular ("nano”) scale in various disciplines including chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and material science. No knowledge of statistical physics is required, but fundamentals of thermodynamics are useful. Cross-list: CHBE 465. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHBE 565 if student has credit for CHBE 465.