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Academic Year 2005/2006

Thermal and Statistical Physics
PHYS 316 SP
Crosslistings:
PHYS 516

An introductory course in classical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory. Focus areas will include phase transitions, critical phenomena, and statistical properties of fermions and bosons.

MAJOR READINGS

Baierlein, THERMAL PHYSICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly homeworks, occasional quizes, and midterm and final exams.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PHYS214

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Stewart,Brian A.   
Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE216;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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