Course Descriptions

The physics curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, which will serve as a basis for future specialization, for additional study at the graduate level, and for design and development work in industrial laboratories. The curriculum emphasizes basic physical concepts, and includes extensive work in mathematics and related areas.

PH 327 - PH 327 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: S
Graduate Studies Eligible: No
Prerequisites: PH 235 or consent of instructor
Corequisites: None

First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Ideal gases, real gases, liquids, solids, change of phase. The Joule-Thompson effect, adiabatic demagnetization. Kinetic theory of gases, classical and quantum statistical mechanics.

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