ChE 210A, Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Fall 2015
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Course description


At their most basic level, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics are the sciences of equilibrium.  Thermodynamics takes a macroscopic, bulk point of view, whereas statistical mechanics establishes the principles of equilibrium at the microscopic, molecular level.  This course will integrate both perspectives to discuss the general features and properties of equilibrium, the relationships and constraints among thermodynamic variables, and simple models of gases, liquids, and solids.  A strong emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationship between macroscopic, bulk behavior and molecular interactions.
picture of Boltzmann's grave
picture courtesy of K. Ghosh
Course information

instructor M. Scott Shell
shell (at) engineering.ucsb.edu
Engineering II 3321
office hours: TBA in Engineering II 3321

reader Tanmoy Sanyal
tanmoy (at) engineering.ucsb.edu

schedule MWF 12:00-1:45pm Engineering II 3301
(see syllabus for cancelled lectures)


Course syllabus and schedule

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Department of Chemical Engineering  |  University of California Santa Barbara