CHEM 163BChemical Thermodynamics
Fundamentals of thermodynamics and applications to chemical and biochemical equilibria. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOC 163B.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1C, CHEM 3C, or CHEM 4B; and PHYS 6A or PHYS 5A.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | S. Chen | Open 0/125 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 001 | S. Chen | Open 116/150 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaowei Chen | 3.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 100% | 9 |
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