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Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

MTLE 4100 - Thermodynamics of Materials

Rigorous development of classical thermodynamics as applied to prediction of materials properties. Nonideal gases, solutions, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, defects.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1100 , CHEM 1110 , or CHEM 1120 ; and (ENGR 1600  or BMED 2100  or equivalent).

When Offered: SPRING TERM ANNUALLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4