Dec 30, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 14203 - Materials Science: Thermal Properties


This course develops a conceptual understanding of thermodynamic properties of materials from an atomistic view. Topics to be covered will be basic atomic structure, equipartition theory, heat capacity, thermal energy transport for gasses, liquids and solids (conductors, semiconductors, and insulators).

Preparation for Course
P:  MA 15400 or 16500 or 16600 or 22700 or 26100 or 36100 or 36300 with grade of C- or better. 

Cr. 1.