PHYS 360 - Thermal Physics

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

A study of the basic principles of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and elementary statistical mechanics. Among the topics included are equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, reversibility, entropy, kinetic theory, transport phenomena and statistical description of systems of particles. Normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years. Prerequisite: PHYS 243.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHYS-243

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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