PHYS 410 - Thermodynamics

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272 MATH 107 or MATH 132
Principles of thermodynamics presented with attention to engineering, chemical, and biological applications. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, especially as applied to closed hydrostatic systems and open steady-flow systems. Concepts of internal energy, heat flow, enthalpy, and entropy. Perfect gas processes. Carnot cycle for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators. Power output; mass flow equations; quality factor for mixed systems.

Requirements/Required: Required of all physics majors.