MSE 3030

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MSE 3030
Thermodynamics of Condensed Systems

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduces the three laws of thermodynamics as the fundamental basis for thermal and chemical equilibrium, coupled with statistical mechanical interpretations for entropy. Applies these principles to understand the equilibrium behavior of matter, with a focus on condensed liquid and solid phases. Develops concepts of phase equilibria, phase diagrams, chemical reactions, solution behavior and electrochemistry. Includes an introduction to statistical mechanics and applications in ideal gas behavior, gas and crystal heat capacity, and electron Fermi-Dirac statistics. Applications and examples will be drawn from a range of sub-disciplines spanning metallurgy to polymers.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Corequisite: MSE 2610 or equivalent background.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MSE 5830

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6645 MSE 3030   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Thompson, M

  •  6646 MSE 3030   DIS 201

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    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Thompson, M

  • Enrollment limited to: undergraduate students. Material Science and Engineering (MSE) students must enroll for letter grade.

  • 11550 MSE 3030   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Thompson, M

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) students must enroll for letter grade.

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