Four aspects of statistical physics are emphasised, and illustrated by applying them to a number of physical systems in equilibrium. Transferable Skills Information retrieval from the WWW and problem-solving.
Communication skills via discussion of statistical mechanics in lectures.
Students are required to meet deadlines for completion of work to be discussed in class and must therefore develop appropriate time-management strategies. Knowledge of the laws and applications of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Learning and Teaching Methods Lectures, problem sessions, on-line teaching resources . Assignments Solutions to problem sheets available on WWW will be handed in at regular intervals. Formative Mechanisms Discussion of performance in set problem papers.