Learning Outcomes:
Understanding the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and statistical physics, ability to understand, assess and solve problems in this area of physics.
Curricular information is subject to change.
The concepts of thermodynamics and statistical physics see wide application across the sciences. The first part of this module introduces and discusses the concept of thermodynamic variables, intensive and extensive quantities, the laws of thermodynamics, cyclic processes, the Maxwell relationships and phase changes. The second part of this module exposes the statistical aspect of thermodynamics, including Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, Planck's law and Bose-Einstein condensation.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 44 |
| Lectures | 36 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 1 |
| Total | 121 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learningRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:PHYC10250 - Thermal Physics and Materials, PHYC20030 - Thermal Physics and Materials
Incompatibles:
PHYC30010 - Thermo & Stat Physics
Additional Information:
The students must have taken a prior module in "Thermal Physics and Materials" , such as PHYC10250 or PHYC20030. Please see the module description for PHYC10250 (or the older) PHYC20030 for topics that are pre-requisites for PHYC20100.
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination: Written final exam. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
No |
| Continuous Assessment: Homework assignments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
No |
Carry forward of passed components
No| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback is given on homework assignments. This prepares students for the final examination. Individual feedback can be provided to students directly from the lecturer if sought.