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General Chemistry I covers stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and bonding.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course demands substantial homework and pre-class preparation, with exams described as tough and content-heavy, requiring consistent study habits to succeed.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 561 covers macroscopic theory including thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, and kinetic theory of gases.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is described as difficult with hard homework assignments that are intended to set students up for success on exams.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 562 covers molecular theory including quantum chemistry, molecular structure, spectra, and statistical mechanics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Arun Yethiraj, Qiang Cui: Students reported high difficulty with unclear exam preparation. Reviews cited disconnects between homework, lectures, and tests, with some noting exams covered material not taught in class.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 563 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles, focusing on acquiring thermodynamic and kinetic data using laboratory equipment and analyzing results.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 564 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles for acquiring and interpreting data on molecular structure, dynamics, and macromolecule properties using spectroscopic instrumentation.
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Students read handouts and watch videos before class, then complete problems during sessions under Wendt's hands-off guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEMICAL AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS covers basic chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, and statistical mechanics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleCHEM 675 introduces basic principles of quantum chemistry, covering exactly solvable problems, angular momentum, approximation methods, and applications to electronic structure.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Bassam Shakhashiri: Reviewers rated the difficulty as low, with scores of 1 and 2 out of 5.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 960 is a graduate seminar in physical chemistry featuring presentations of recent research by external and internal speakers.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleCHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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