5.60 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Spring 2014
Instructors: Moungi G Bawendi, Robert W Field, Susan Solomon, cavoigt@gmail.com, Eric J Alm
TAs: Stephen William Eichhorn, Alexander Wolfe Kohn, Daniel Evan Piephoff, Nezar Alexander Abdennur, Simon Gordonov
Lecture:
MWF11
(4-370)
5.60 Recitation: MW1
(Evan Piephoff, 26-328)
5.60 Recitation: TR9
(Alex Kohn, 26-322)
Subject Description:
Equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems. Basic thermodynamics: state of a system, state variables. Work, heat, first law of thermodynamics, thermochemistry. Second and third law of thermodynamics: entropy and free energy, including the molecular basis for these thermodynamic functions. Phase equilibrium and properties of solutions. Chemical equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution phases. Rates of chemical reactions. Special attention to thermodynamics related to global energy issues.
Announcements
Kinetics Problems Solution Key and Final Exam Reminder
Hello all,A key has been posted for Professor Solomon's practice kinetics problems.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning! Good luck with studying!
The TAs
Announced on 20 May 2014 5:28 p.m. by Alexander Wolfe Kohn
Office Hours Tomorrow
We will be holding office hours tomorrow from 5:00 to 8:00pm in 4-261. See you then!
-The TAs
Announced on 19 May 2014 3:52 p.m. by Daniel Evan Piephoff
Final Exam Review Session
Hi Everyone,
Based on the results of the Doodle poll, the final exam review session has been scheduled for 3:00-5:00pm on Sunday, 5/18, in 4-261. See you then!
The TAs
Announced on 16 May 2014 5:00 p.m. by Daniel Evan Piephoff
Office Hours and Final Review Session
Hey all,Thursday office hours this week are being moved to Tuesday (5/13 from 5-7 in 4-261). Wednesday office hours are at the usual time and place (7-9 in 4-261).
Also, in order to determine the best time for the final review
session we have a poll for you all to fill out:
http://doodle.com/2akcnqc2nrsg5mee
Best,
The TAs
Announced on 12 May 2014 1:06 p.m. by Alexander Wolfe Kohn
Exam 3 Grade Breakdown
Hello all,The grade breakdown for the third midterm is as follows:
Average:83
StDev: 13
A: 92-100
A-: 84-91
B: 70-83
C: 60-69
<60: Strongly recommended to talk with your TAs or the
professors about getting tutoring for the final through the
department.
Best,
The TAs
Announced on 09 May 2014 3:48 p.m. by Alexander Wolfe Kohn
