Physics · Spring 2027
SDSU PHYS 360 — Thermal Physics
Classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Applications of equilibrium thermodynamics. Statistical mechanics, including concepts from probability and statistics. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein statistics. Applications of statistical mechanics in calculating macroscopic properties of simple systems.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: PHYS 350, MATH 342A, and PHYS 354 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course
- PHYS 350, MATH 342A, and PHYS 354 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course
Spring 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2817 Discussion | In person | Open | 0 / 49 | Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | E 300 | Mehmet Dogan | 3.4/5 · 5 reviews Difficulty 3.6 · 80% take again |