Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

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Overview

Subject area

PHY

Catalog Number

310

Course Title

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

Description

4 hours, 4 credits. Basic concepts: systems, temperature, work, and heat. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy, vapor, and gas power systems. A Physics approach to applications in refrigeration and heat pump systems. Statistical emsembles. Prerequisite: PHY 160 or PHY 230 Corequisite: MTH 233 or MTH 236.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

034041

Course Schedule