PHY 210 - Thermal Physics

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University of Hartford

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Description:

The fundamental ideas of heat and temperature are introduced, leading to concepts of thermodynamic systems, work-energy equations, the laws of thermodynamics, ideal gas, reversibility and irreversibility, and entropy. An introduction to the kinetic theory of gases and statistical mechanics. Prerequisites: PHY 112, 113, M 144, M 145, and CH 110.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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