Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

by Kevin Ahern, PhD, Georgina Cornwall, PhD, Jared Rovny, PhD

This course covers the material of content category 5E of the official MCAT exam content outline.

Chemical reactions are governed by a myriad of factors, such as the medium through which the reaction takes place, the available resources for reactions, and many others. Energy is intricately involved in chemical reactions, commonly displayed as the irradiation of light and heat. Chemical thermodynamics seeks to take a closer look at the relationship between reactions and the heat they produce. Another area of interest in chemical reactions is kinetics, which seeks to calculate how many actions are occurring during a period of time, or how commonly they occur.

In this course, the student will be introduced to the principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. For optimal comprehension, the student is expected to have a college-level understanding of chemistry and physics.

Course Details

  • Videos 42
  • Duration 3:25 h
  • Quiz questions 101
  • Concept Pages 10

Content

Your Educators of course Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

 Kevin Ahern, PhD

Kevin Ahern, PhD

Dr. Kevin Ahern is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University (OSU), USA.
He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon State University. Currently, he teaches courses for health sciences students at OSU.
He is co-author of three Open Educational electronic textbooks on Biochemistry and a Guide to Getting Into Medical School.
Due to his achievements, he earned OSU’s highest teaching recognition, the Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor Award in 2017.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Ahern teaches courses on Biochemistry and on "How to Get into Medical School”.

 Georgina Cornwall, PhD

Georgina Cornwall, PhD

Dr. Georgina Cornwall is a Biology Instructor and currently works as an Instructional Designer in the private sector, developing interactive online training materials.
She obtained her PhD in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology at the University of Colorado, USA, in 2000, and has since taught a broad array of biology courses at various US universities.
She is an active promoter of hybrid/online teaching formats and interactive courses, and has received several awards for her engaging and innovative course design; e.g., she was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen twice.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Cornwall teaches courses on Biology & Genetics.

 Jared Rovny, PhD

Jared Rovny, PhD

Dr. Jared Rovny has been a Lecturer at Yale University in Connecticut, USA since 2013.
He obtained his PhD in Physics from Yale University in 2019. He was awarded the D. Allan Bromley Graduate Fellowship in Physics in 2019 and the Princeton Quantum Institute Postdoctoral Fellow in 2020.
Currently, he works with Yale's Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University.
Due to his achievements, he earned the Yale College Prize Teaching Fellowship for his work in PHYS 171 (University Physics for the Life Sciences).
Within Lecturio, Dr. Rovny teaches courses on Physics.


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Dr. Ahern
By Fadi J. on 22. November 2023 for Electron Carriers – Oxidation and Reduction in Metabolism

Dr. Ahern is amazing at linking what he's about to teach to previous videos.

 
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By Glaci M. on 10. February 2023 for Enzymes: Activation Energy and Mechanisms — Enzyme Catalysis

Recomendo pra todos que querem saber melhor sob Medina das universidades

 
Prof Kevin Ahern is incredible!
By Alejandro A. on 12. December 2022 for Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics

Prof Kevin Ahern is incredible! Great summary and really well explained!

 
Easy to understand and memorize
By deleted u. on 06. April 2022 for Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics

Professor Kevin make it enjoyable course; It helped not only in remembering many info that I forgot in the class, but also I did learn many new valuable information. The fact that the explanation provided by Dr. Kevin is so easy to understand and memorize, make this course very interesting.