PHY420 - THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS

Fall 2009

COURSE DETAILS

Schedule: TR 12:30-1:45 pm, room 305

INSTRUCTOR: A. E. Meyerovich, East Hall # 209, phone x4-2047

OFFICE HOURS: Anytime

PREREQUISITES: Prior completion of PHY 205 and MTH 243 (or equivalent)

PRINCIPAL TEXTBOOK:

• D. V. Schroeder , An Introduction to Thermal Physics , (Addison Wesley Longman)

  Chapter 1 - Secs. 1.1 - 1.6
  Chapter 2 - Secs. 2.1 - 2.6
  Chapter 3 - Secs. 3.1 - 3.6
  Chapter 4 - Secs. 4.1 - 4.2
  Chapter 5 - Secs. 5.1 - 5.3, 5.5
  Chapter 6 - Secs. 6.1 - 6.7
  Chapter 7 - Secs. 7.1 - 7.6
  

SUPPLEMENTARY TEXT:

• F. Reif , Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics , (McGraw-Hill)

GRADING:

Homework 50% (due in about 10 days after it is assigned; 5 points off for each day it is overdue without valid excuse), Midterm(s) (open book) 20%, Final exam/project 30%

EXAMS (Alternative arrangements may be possible because of flu-related issues; should contact me in advance):

Midterm exam # 1: Tuesday, October 27

Midterm exam # 2: TBA

Final project: written report due on December 3; oral presentations - December 8 & 10

Homework

Back to PHY420 front page

Back to Physics Department Course Information

Back to Alex Meyerovich' Front Page

Back to Alex Meyerovich' Personal Page

Back to Department of Physics' Home Page

Back to URI Physics Faculty