Thermal and Statistical Physics
PHYS 316
Spring 2014
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01
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| Crosslisting:
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. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PHYS214 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Baierlein, THERMAL PHYSICS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homeworks, midterm, and final exams. |
| Instructor(s): Ellis,Fred M. Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 10 | | |
| | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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