PHY 3311 - Thermodynamics

Credits: 4
Understanding thermodynamics means understanding how energy is allocated in systems from the very simple to the complex. This course covers the laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, thermodynamic potentials, and classical and quantum statistics of gases. At all points of this course, we will consider the connections between theory and application. Specific topics include ideal gases; chemical systems and equilibrium; energy, work, engines and entropy; spin and magnetic systems; and phase transitions.
Prerequisites PHY-2202