PH2300 Information

Course description:
A calculus-based introduction to fluids and thermal physics. Topics include fluid motion, propagation of heat and sound, temperature and the kinetic theory of gases, heat capacity and latent heat, first law of thermodynamics, heat engines and the second law, entropy, and an introduction to statistical mechanics.
Offered as an accelerated course during Track B.

Text:
Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Randall Knight
or
Physics for Scientists & Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 2, Randall Knight

Class Meetings

9 am M,T,W,R 133 Fisher

First class meeting was February 27.

Class Meetings
9 am	M,T,W,R	133 Fisher

Course Grade

Your grade in this course will be based on graded homework, a mid-term hour exam and a final exam. Each of these will be equally weighted in the determination of your course average. There are also assigned "Challenge Problems" which will count as extra credit on the homework portion. Thus, it is possible to earn more than 100% for homework. The due date for each homework assignment will be announced in class. Late homework will receive a significant penalty. Additional problems and exercises may be assigned and attendance taken for a class participation component.

Assignments

Chapter	Exercises and Problems	Challenge Problems All due 4/17
15	5, 32, 38, 39, 43, 50 (Due 3/14) 61, 65, 67, 69 (Due 3/20)	72, 75
16	9, 11, 15, 41, 43, 47, 53, 63 (Due 3/27)	69, 71
March 30, Hour Exam, Ch. 15-16
17	41, 45, 53, 57, 69, 74 (Due 4/4)	79, 81
18	3, 9, 23, 39, 50, 57 (Due 4/10)	59
19	3, 19, 25, 39, 45, 49, 55 (Due 4/17)	69, 71
Final Exam, April 26, 8:00am