PHYSICS112
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PHYSICS 112 - Introduction to Statistical and Thermal Physics
Course Title
Introduction to Statistical and Thermal Physics
Course Description
Basic concepts of statistical mechanics, microscopic basis of thermodynamics and applications to macroscopic systems, condensed states, phase transformations, quantum distributions, elementary kinetic theory of transport processes, fluctuation phenomena. Some knowledge of Python required for homework assignments. Students who have not taken Physics 77 or Data Science 8 are encouraged to complete the Python tutorials provided by the Physics Department.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Staff
Prerequisites
Physics 5A, 5B, 5C or 7A, 7B, 7C
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8