PHY 0052 - Thermal Physics

Course Description

Temperature, work, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics: reversibility and irreversibility, entropy, the properties of pure substances, and changes of phase. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Applications to astrophysics, atmospheric physics, biophysics, chemistry, cosmology, nuclear physics, and solid-state physics. Recommended: PHY 13 and MATH 42 (formerly MATH 13). MATH 51 (formerly MATH 38) is desirable.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), Bachelor’s Degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA.

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.