MSE 500
Statistical Thermodyn of Matls

Credit:  4 hours.


The atomistic concepts of statistical thermodynamics and their relationship to classical phenomenological thermodynamics. Application of the methods of statistical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to describe the structure, phase behavior, and properties of both hard and soft materials. Prerequisite: One of CHEM 444, CHBE 321, ME 404, MSE 401, PHYS 427.