Physics 411
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
 Fall Semester 2007

Instructor: Carlos Lopez Carrillo
Text : An Introduction to Thermal Physics by Daniel V. Schroeder. Addison Wesley
Prerequisite: Phys 122 or Pyhs 132
Co-requisite: Math 335


The purpose of this course is to study the concepts of heat, temperature, entropy, work , and energy 
as well as their interrelationships  for different systems. We will also explore how these concepts arise
from  statistical and mechanical theories of particles.


Schedules Grading Office Hours Policies Philosophy








                                                                                        
Schedules
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Class: During the semester, the class will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Workman   310 at 10am.


Homework
Due Date
Exercises refer to text book  problems
#1
Aug 31
1.1, 1.8, 1.11, 1.12, 1.16
#2
Sep   7
1.22, 1.34, 1.40, 1.41, 1.45, 1.46, 1.48, 1.54
#3
Sep 14
2.9, 2.10, 2.11
#4
Sep 21
2.19, 2.23, 2.24, 2.26
#5
Sep 28
2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.37, 2.42
#6
Oct   5
3.7, 3.10, 3.13, 3.16, 3.24, 3.25, 3.38
#7
Oct 12
4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.15, 4.18, 4.23
#8
Oct 26
5.2, 5.5, 5.12, 5.14, 5.20, 5.23
#9
Nov  2
5.30, 5.32, 5.35, 5.42, 5.45, 5.46, 5.54
#10
Nov 16
6.5, 6.7, 6.13, 6.18, 6.28, and derive eq. (6.8).
#11
Nov 30
6.40, 6.42, 6.43, 6.44, 6.45, 6.48
#12
Dec 07
7.6, 7.15, 7.18, 7.23, 7.28, 7.40 and derive eq(7.6)
                   

Exams
Date
Content
First Partial
Oct 10
Chapters 1,2, and 3
Second Partial
Nov  9
Chapters 4 and 5
Final
Dec 11, 13:30 hrs @ Workman 310
Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,7


 
Grading
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Homework (they all have the same weight)
30%
First Partial
25%
Second Partial
25%
Final
30%
Total                                                                                              110%
Yes, there is an extra 10% that you could use in case something goes wrong in any assignment.



Office Hours Phys411


My office: Workman 313, phone 835-5047, email clopez@kestrel.nmt.edu

 Any time my door is open you may come and visit.  If you prefer, you may also make an appointment. 



Policies Phys411

Permissions to change due day of a homework or exam day could be granted if the circumstances, in my opinion, warrant such change.

Grading: I will grade your home works and exams as soon as possible. Once I have returned them, you will have a maximum of two weeks to dispute your grade. There is, however, no time limit to talk to me about them.

Homework:  You are encouraged to discuss homework problems with your classmates, but I expect that  the work that you present to me for grading is your own.

Exams:  The content of each exam may vary as I see fit, but I let you know at least a week in advance. Exams are to be taken individually.

Office Hours: I have an open door policy.

Schedules: This web site will have the most up-to-date information about dates and content for home works and exams.




Philosophy Phys411

My philosophy about taking a class is that you should take it  in a similar way as you would take a job in physics or any  job for that matter. So, one should show up to work, work diligently in every assignment, and be prepared for the challenges of the job.