Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics - I (222-0-21)
Instructors
Seth H Lichter
847/467-1885
Techological Institute, Rm L493, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS 3111
Meeting Info
555 Clark B01: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Overview of class
Basic definitions; Zeroth Law and the meaning of temperature; the First Law; the Second Law, entropy, and its applications; equations of state; the Third Law of Thermodynamics; and introduction to statistical thermodynamics.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisite GEN_ENG 205-3, MATH 234-0 concurrent
Learning Objectives
The objective of the science of thermodynamics is to describe the state of matter and its interactions with surroundings in terms of macroscopic properties such as temperature, pressure, etc. The course will introduce the fundamentals of thermodynamics as well as an introduction to its statistical interpretation. Students are expected to learn and know how to apply the fundamental equations of thermodynamics, get acquainted with statistical mechanics, and understand the concepts of heat, work, temperature, energy and entropy.
Class Materials (Required)
TBD