Thermal Physics
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
334
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Laws of thermodynamics and Applications. Microscopic descriptions of many-particle systems. Statistical (ensemble) mechanics connecting individual particle dynamics to bulk thermal properties of matter. Classical and quantum mechanical effects. Terrestrial and astrophysical applications.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply laws of thermodynamics (zero-th, first and second laws) to practical problems in order to establish (i.e. calculate) relationships amongst macroscopic thermodynamic variables.
Outcome
Make connections between microscopic states of systems and macroscopic states which determine thermal physics observables.
Outcome
Recognize thermodynamic processes and cycles and then solve problems relating to efficiencies.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
PHYS334
is a
completion requirement
for: