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    • 5.46 Organic Structure Determination, Spring 2007 

      Simpson, Jeff; Jamison, Timothy F. (2007-06)
      This course covers modern and advanced methods of elucidation of the structures of organic molecules, including NMR, MS, and IR (among others). The fundamental physical and chemical principles of each method will be ...
    • 5.60 Thermodynamics & Kinetics, Spring 2005 

      Bawendi, Moungi Gabriel, 1961-; Griffin, Robert Guy (2005-06)
      This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution phase, and rates of chemical reactions.
    • 5.60 Thermodynamics & Kinetics, Spring 2007 

      Bawendi, Moungi Gabriel, 1961-; Nelson, Keith A. (2007-06)
      This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution phase, and rates of chemical reactions.
    • 5.61 Physical Chemistry, Fall 2004 

      Griffin, Robert Guy; Nelson, Keith A. (2004-12)
      Introductory quantum chemistry; particles and waves; wave mechanics; atomic structure and the Periodic Table; valence and molecular orbital theory; molecular structure; and photochemistry. From the course home page: Course ...
    • 5.61 Physical Chemistry, Fall 2013 

      Van Voorhis, Troy; Field, Robert (2013-12)
      This course presents an introduction to quantum mechanics. It begins with an examination of the historical development of quantum theory, properties of particles and waves, wave mechanics and applications to simple ...
    • 5.62 Physical Chemistry II, Spring 2004 

      Nelson, Keith A.; Steinfeld, Jeffrey I. (2004-06)
      Elementary statistical mechanics; transport properties; kinetic theory; solid state; reaction rate theory; and chemical reaction dynamics.
    • 5.68J / 10.652J Kinetics of Chemical Reactions, Spring 2003 

      Steinfeld, Jeffrey; Green Jr., William (2003-06)
      This course deals with the experimental and theoretical aspects of chemical reaction kinetics, including transition-state theories, molecular beam scattering, classical techniques, quantum and statistical mechanical ...
    • 5.72 Statistical Mechanics, Spring 2008 

      Cao, Jianshu (2008-06)
      This course discusses the principles and methods of statistical mechanics. Topics covered include classical and quantum statistics, grand ensembles, fluctuations, molecular distribution functions, other concepts in equilibrium ...
    • 5.73 Introductory Quantum Mechanics I, Fall 2002 

      Field, Robert (2002-12)
      5.73 covers fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty principles, Schrodinger equation, and operator and matrix methods. Basic applications of the following are discussed: one-dimensional ...
    • 5.74 Introductory Quantum Mechanics II, Spring 2003 

      Tokmakoff, Andrei (2003-06)
      Time-dependent quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics covered include perturbation theory, two-level systems, light-matter interactions, relaxation in quantum systems, correlation functions and linear response theory, ...
    • 5.74 Introductory Quantum Mechanics II, Spring 2005 

      Tokmakoff, Andrei (2005-06)
      Time-dependent quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics covered include perturbation theory, two-level systems, light-matter interactions, relaxation in quantum systems, correlation functions and linear response theory, ...
    • 5.74 Introductory Quantum Mechanics II, Spring 2007 

      Tokmakoff, Andrei (2007-06)
      Time-dependent quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics covered include perturbation theory, two-level systems, light-matter interactions, relaxation in quantum systems, correlation functions and linear response theory, ...
    • 5.76 Molecular Spectra and Molecular Structure, Spring 1996 

      Field, Robert W. (1996-06)
      Surveys modern research topics in physical chemistry. Introduction to four or five research areas of current interest. Topics vary from year to year and may include the following: advanced statistical and quantum mechanics, ...
    • 5.841 Crystal Structure Refinement, Fall 2006 

      Mueller, Peter (2006-12)
      This course in crystal structure refinement examines the practical aspects of crystal structure determination from data collection strategies to data reduction and basic and advanced refinement problems of organic and ...
    • 5.92 Energy, Environment, and Society, Spring 2007 

      Conlin, Beth; Tester, Jefferson W.; Steinfeld, Jeffrey; Graham, Amanda (2007-06)
      "Energy, Environment and Society" is an opportunity for first-year students to make direct contributions to energy innovations at MIT and in local communities. The class takes a project-based approach, bringing student ...
    • 5.95J / 6.982J / 7.59J / 8.395J / 18.094J / 1.95J / 2.978J Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering, Fall 2012 

      Rankin, Janet (2012-12)
      This participatory seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. This course is designed for graduate students interested in an academic career, and anyone ...
    • 5.95J / 7.59J / 8.395J / 18.094J Teaching College-Level Science, Spring 2006 

      Breslow, Lori (2006-06)
      This seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. Topics include: using current research in student learning to improve teaching; developing courses; ...
    • 5.S16 Advanced Kitchen Chemistry, Spring 2002 

      Christie, Patricia (2002-06)
      This seminar will be a scientific exploration of the food we eat and enjoy. Each week we shall have a scientific edible experiment that will explore a specific food topic. This will be a hands-on seminar with mandatory ...
    • 7.88J / 5.48J / 7.24J / 10.543J Protein Folding Problem, Fall 2003 

      King, Jonathan, 1941-; Gossard, D. (2003-12)
      Mechanisms by which the amino acid sequence of polypeptide chains determines their three-dimensional conformation. Topics include: sequence determinants of secondary structure; folding of newly synthesized polypeptide ...
    • 7.88J / 7.24J / 5.48J / 10.543J Protein Folding Problem, Fall 2007 

      King, Jonathan (2007-12)
      This course focuses on the mechanisms by which the amino acid sequence of polypeptide chains (proteins), determine their three-dimensional conformation. Topics in this course include sequence determinants of secondary ...