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3.020 Thermodynamics of Materials
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Undergrad (Spring) Rest Elec in Sci & Tech
Prereq: Chemistry (GIR); Coreq: 18.03 or 18.032
Units: 4-3-5
Lecture: MWF10 (4-231) Lab: T9-12 (8-107) or R9-12 (8-107) Recitation: T10 (8-119) or R10 (8-119) +final
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Introduces the competition between energetics and disorder that underpins materials thermodynamics. Presents classical thermodynamic concepts in the context of phase equilibria, including phase transformations, phase diagrams, and chemical reactions. Includes computerized thermodynamics and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Includes experimental and computational laboratories. Covers methodology of technical communication with the goal of presenting technical methods in broader contexts and for broad audiences.  
R. Jaramillo, A. Gumyusenge
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