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(PHYS) PHY213LAB

25 Credits | 200 Level | 0 Contact hours

The primary reference for the course is Elements of Thermal Physics, 5th or 6th edition by James P. Wolfe. It can be bought online at https://hmpublishing.redshelf.com/book/728178/elements-of-thermal-physics-728178-9780738096957-james-p-wolfe.

hysics 213 is a calculus-based, introductory course in thermal physics. Topics include:

First and second laws of thermodynamics including:
kinetic theory of gases
heat capacity
heat engines
introduction to entropy and statistical mechanics
introduction to free energy and Boltzmann factor
many, many applications.
Students are expected to have a good understanding of:

classical mechanics
differentiation and integration of simple functions
and some familiarity with:

basic statistics.

By the end of this course the student should be able to:

understand many of the basic ideas of thermodynamics.
relate to modern applications.

Important formulae
Classical thermodynamics
Mathematics
Statistical mechanics
https://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys213/fa2019/reference.html

This course uses the Web extensively. Internet access and a Web browser are required for:

prelectures
homework
grade book
access to lecture slides
discussion problem solutions
Ask the Professor checkpoints
access to most class handouts.

byteShelf
iClicker Remote
Physics 213 Laboratory Experiments, Stipes
Discussion Materials for Physics 213, Stipes
Calculator (with trig, exponential and log capabilities). Bring to all sessions.
Loose leaf notebook (to hold general information, lab reports, exams, etc.)

You will be able to view your grades on all components of the course using the course gradebook. Check that your lab and quiz grades are correctly entered in the gradebook.

Any discrepancies found in your student gradebook should be brought to the attention of your section instructor immediately.

Grading:
Your final grade for Physics 213 will be based upon your total score on all the components of the course. The total possible score is 1000 points.Answer questions during lecture using the i>clicker response system.
Credit will be granted for participation in each lecture.
The notes from each lecture will be posted on the course schedule.

MORE INFO: https://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys213/fa2019/course-grading.html