{"id":1273,"date":"2021-08-15T07:43:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T06:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/?page_id=1273"},"modified":"2022-09-05T15:35:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T14:35:20","slug":"module-thermal-physics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/module-thermal-physics\/","title":{"rendered":"Module – Thermal Physics"},"content":{"rendered":"

FHEQ Level:<\/strong> Level 5 (Second Year)
\nCredits:<\/strong> 20
\nModule Code:<\/strong> F300 20042
\nCourse Reference Number (CRN):<\/strong> 59410
\nDelivery:<\/strong> September Start, Trimesters 1 & 2 (Long Thin)<\/p>\n

Syllabus Outline<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Energy in Thermal Physics
\n\u2022 The Laws of Thermodynamics
\n\u2022 Interactions and Implications
\n\u2022 Engines and Refrigerators
\n\u2022 Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics
\n\u2022 Statistical Mechanics
\n\u2022 Boltzmann Statistics
\n\u2022 Quantum Statistics
\n\u2022 Systems of Interacting Particles
\n\u2022 Crystallography, Diffraction
\n\u2022 Defects and diffusion<\/p>\n

Assessment<\/h4>\n

Coursework: Assignment, 50%
\nWritten: Examination, 2 hours, 50%
\nMore detailed information may be found in the Assessments<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

Texts<\/h4>\n

An Introduction to Thermal Physics: Daniel Schroeder (2021), OUP<\/p>\n

Further updates and supplementary texts may be found in the University Reading Lists<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

Description<\/h4>\n

You will learn about the laws of thermal physics and how the statistical properties of many particle systems relate to the laws in macroscopic systems. The concept of entropy will be introduced leading to an understanding of different states of matter. The module is taught by a combination of lectures and problem-solving tutorials.<\/p>\n

Aims<\/h4>\n

1. To develop a knowledge and critical understanding in the area of Thermal and Statistical Physics including the origin and limitations of the associated laws.
\n2. To develop a knowledge and critical understanding of mathematical techniques associated with Thermal and Statistical Physics.
\n3. To develop analytical, numerical and computer-based problem solving skills in the area of Thermal and Statistical Physics.<\/p>\n

Knowledge & Understanding<\/h4>\n

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the laws and their origins in the area of Thermal and Statistical Physics.
\n2. Demonstrate competence in the specification of problems using the laws of Thermal and Statistical Physics and their analytical and numerical solution.
\n3. Demonstrate communication through written material.<\/p>\n

Learning, Teaching and Assessment<\/h4>\n

The module is taught through a combination of lectures and tutorial classes.<\/p>\n

Interactive tutorial classes will prepare students for assessments through a series of problem solving exercises with associated formative feedback.<\/p>\n

Assignment \u2013 An extended problem solving exercise requiring a description and justification of methodology used together with the use of analytical and computational means to provide final solutions and a critical evaluation of the solution obtained.<\/p>\n

Exam \u2013 A series of questions demonstrating an understanding of the topic together with application to straightforward problems that can be solved using analytical means.<\/p>\n

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FHEQ Level: Level 5 (Second Year) Credits: 20 Module Code: F300 20042 Course Reference Number (CRN): 59410 Delivery: September Start, Trimesters 1 & 2 (Long Thin) Syllabus Outline \u2022 Energy in Thermal Physics \u2022 The Laws of Thermodynamics \u2022 Interactions and Implications \u2022 Engines and Refrigerators \u2022 Free Energy and Chemical Thermodynamics \u2022 Statistical Mechanics … Continue reading Module – Thermal Physics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1273","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1273"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1273\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1886,"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1273\/revisions\/1886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salfordphysics.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}