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Chemical Thermodynamics II: Equilibrium and Kinetics
Explore multi-component systems, chemical equilibria, and reaction kinetics in this advanced thermodynamics course from MIT.
Explore multi-component systems, chemical equilibria, and reaction kinetics in this advanced thermodynamics course from MIT.
This comprehensive course delves into the application of thermodynamic principles to multi-component systems, building on concepts from Chemical Thermodynamics I. Students will explore chemical potential, equilibria, and phase diagrams, before shifting focus to reaction kinetics. The course covers advanced topics such as catalysis, enzymatics, chain reactions, and oscillating chemical reactions. Designed for chemistry majors and professionals, it provides a deep understanding of how energy flows at a fundamental level and how complex chemical systems evolve over time. With its rigorous approach and practical applications, this course is ideal for those looking to advance their understanding of chemical processes in both academic and industrial settings.
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What you'll learn
Apply thermodynamic principles to multi-component chemical systems
Analyze chemical and phase equilibria using concepts of entropy and free energy
Interpret one-component phase diagrams and understand their applications
Explain the behavior of ideal and non-ideal solutions
Describe chemical reactions using kinetic principles
Understand advanced concepts like catalysis, chain reactions, and oscillating reactions
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Module Description
This course covers advanced topics in chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, focusing on multi-component systems and their evolution over time. Key areas include chemical potential and equilibria, phase diagrams for one-component systems, ideal and non-ideal solutions, and the kinetic description of chemical reactions. The course also explores complex phenomena such as chain reactions and oscillating chemical reactions. Students will gain a deep understanding of how to apply fundamental thermodynamic principles to real-world chemical systems, preparing them for advanced studies in chemistry or chemical engineering.
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David Grimes serves as an Instructor and Digital Learning Lab Fellow in MIT's Department of Chemistry, where he combines his expertise in physical chemistry with innovative educational approaches. After earning his BA in Chemistry from Amherst College and PhD in Physical Chemistry from MIT, he has established himself as a dedicated educator specializing in both undergraduate and graduate-level instruction. His teaching portfolio includes general chemistry, undergraduate thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. As a Digital Learning Lab Fellow, he focuses on developing and implementing innovative teaching methods that enhance student learning through technology integration. His work bridges traditional chemistry education with modern digital learning tools, helping to transform how complex chemical concepts are taught and understood in both classroom and online environments.
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Alex K. Shalek serves as the J. W. Kieckhefer Professor at MIT's Institute for Medical Engineering & Science and Department of Chemistry, while holding appointments at the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research and Ragon Institute. After earning his bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Columbia University and PhD in chemical physics from Harvard University, he has established himself as a leader in developing new approaches to understand cellular and molecular functions in human health and disease. His research combines expertise across multiple disciplines to elucidate tissue-level function and dysfunction. His exceptional contributions have earned numerous prestigious honors, including a NIH New Innovator Award, Beckman Young Investigator Award, Searle Scholar Award, Pew-Stewart Scholar Award, the Avant-Garde Award from NIDA, and an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry. He received MIT's Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award (2019-2020) and the HMS Young Mentor Award (2020). As an experienced educator, he teaches chemical thermodynamics, biochemistry, and interdisciplinary science in human health and disease, contributing to both research advancement and academic excellence.
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