2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 150 - Thermodynamics


Introduces the concepts of thermal physics with the goal of understanding the behavior of macroscopic systems on the basis of the Laws of Thermodynamics. Topics include temperature, heat and work, efficiencies of simple engines, entropy, the chemical potential, thermodynamic potentials, and phase transitions.

Prerequisites: PHYS 130 .

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered every spring