CHEM 163CStatistical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Statistical mechanics, kinetic theory, and reaction kinetics and topics in spectroscopy. (Formerly Kinetic Theory and Reaction Kinetics, Statistical Mechanics, Spectroscopic Applications.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 163A and CHEM 163B, or BIOC 163A and BIOC 163B.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | PhysSciences 130 | J. Z. Zhang | Open 50/51 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Zhang | 2.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 31% | 74 |
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