CHEM5579 · Chemistry

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Udayan Mohanty

Professor, Chemistry Department

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.4
Course: 4.0

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Udayan Mohanty

Professor, Chemistry Department

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.4
Course: 4.0

About this course

This course deals with the foundations and applications of thermodynamics and equilibrium statistical mechanics. Topics include thermodynamic laws, microcanonical, canonical, and grand ensembles and its applications to a variety of problems in physical and biophysical chemistry. Advanced topics such as phase transition, Langevin dynamics and time-correlation functions will be covered.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.00 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.00 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.00 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 5.00 / 5

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Evaluation history 2 terms

All available terms for CHEM5579. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.0	4.5
Fall 2023	1	4.0	4.3