Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics
Explore fundamental concepts of molecular thermodynamics, connecting microscopic properties to macroscopic chemical behavior.
Explore fundamental concepts of molecular thermodynamics, connecting microscopic properties to macroscopic chemical behavior.
This comprehensive physical chemistry course examines the relationship between molecular properties and macroscopic chemical systems. Led by Dr. Christopher J. Cramer, students learn key concepts including partition functions, laws of thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. The course connects quantum mechanical principles with practical thermodynamic applications, providing a deep understanding of molecular behavior and system properties.
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What you'll learn
Understand quantum mechanical energy levels and their significance
Master partition functions and their applications
Apply statistical mechanics to chemical systems
Analyze gas behavior and equations of state
Understand the laws of thermodynamics
Calculate entropy and free energy changes
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This course includes:
831 Minutes PreRecorded video
9 quizzes
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There are 9 modules in this course
This introductory physical chemistry course provides a comprehensive exploration of statistical molecular thermodynamics. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts including quantum energy levels, partition functions, equations of state, and the laws of thermodynamics. Students learn to connect microscopic molecular properties to macroscopic system behavior through statistical mechanics, examining topics from ideal gases to chemical equilibria.
Module 1
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 2
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 3
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 4
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 5
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 6
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 7
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 8
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Final Exam
Module 9 · 0 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Theoretical Chemistry Expert and Research Leadership Scholar
Dr. Christopher J. Cramer served as Vice President for Research at the University of Minnesota before becoming Senior Vice President and Chief Research Officer at Underwriters Laboratories in 2021. His academic credentials include an A.B. summa cum laude in Chemistry and Mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis (1983) and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1988). Through his Coursera course "Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics," he helped pioneer the university's e-learning initiatives.
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