When studying macroscopic systems consisting of enormous number of individual particles, new physics concepts, such as temperature, pressure, heat, and entropy, become essential. In this course, we will explore these concepts in the context of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. These topics will be paired with computational modeling, including the introduction of basic numerical methods used across the sciences. No prior programming experience is required. This new course will be offered for the first time in Fall 2023, and replaces PHYS120H and PHYS205H.

This course has a required co-requisite laboratory - PHYS 205L.

Units: 1.25

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: PHYS 107 or permission of the instructor.

Instructor: Teich

Distribution Requirements: MM - Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving; LAB - Natural and Physical Sciences Laboratory; NPS - Natural and Physical Sciences

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall

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