PHY 913 Introductory Thermal Physics and Other Topics: (2-4 Semester Credits)
COURSE RETIRED: 08/15/2021 - A first course in thermodynamics and statistical physics using calculus. Topics must include the concept and measurement of temperature; the first and second laws of thermodynamics; entropy; ideal gases and thermal properties; and the kinetic theory of gases. At least two of the following topics must also be included: quantum mechanics, gravitation; fluid statics and motion; waves; acoustics; geometrical optics; physical optics; relativity.Description reviewed and updated 10/25/2017 - Effect Spring 2018PANEL REORGANIZING MAJOR COURSES beginning Spring 2021 - SEE PHY 915A, 915B, and 915C. Courses should be moved one of the new courses as soon as possible. 07/08/2021 - See the reorganizing information for the PHY major at: http://itransfer.org/courses/majors/physics/phy.php. Current courses approved in PHY 913 and 914 remain active with current code for now.