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Course Description
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Course Name
Thermal Physics
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Host University
Universitat Politècnica de València
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Location
Valencia, Spain
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Area of Study
Mathematics, Statistics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
General Description
Physics 213 is a calculus-based, introductory course in thermal physics. Topics include:
• First and second laws of thermodynamics including: o Kinetic theory of gases o Heat capacity
• Heat engines
• Introduction to entropy and statistical mechanics
• Introduction to free energy and Boltzmann factor
• Many, many applications.
Student learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:• Identify and describe the statistical nature of concepts and laws in thermodynamics, in particular: entropy, temperature, chemical potential, free energies, partition functions.
• Use the statistical physics methods, such as Boltzmann distribution, Gibbs distribution, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions to solve problems in some physical systems.
• Apply the concepts and principles of black-body radiation to analyse radiation phenomena in thermodynamic systems.
• Apply the concepts and laws of thermodynamics to solve problems in thermodynamic systems such as gases, heat engines and refrigerators.
• Analyse phase equilibrium condition and identify types of phase transitions of physical systems.
• Design, set up, and carry out experiments; analyse data recognising and accounting for errors; and compare with theoretical predictions
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.