James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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PH3008 - Statistical Mechanics and Transport
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | PH2019 AND PH2002 AND MA2000 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Equilibrium statistical mechanics/ensemble theory. Classical and Quantum Statistics. Applications eg ideal gases, heat capacity, magnetism, Bose-Einstein condensation, Fermi-Dirac gases. If time permits, introduction to non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and transport theory.
Learning Outcomes
- solve mathematical, analytical, and numerical problems associated with Classical and Quantum Statistics, equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, and transport theory
- investigate the connection between the behaviours observed in the physical world and the mathematical and physical concepts behind them
- explain how approximation and limiting cases can aid in solving analytically intractable problems in an analytical and numerical manner
- employ numerical/simulation/computational techniques to model statistical physics processes in real systems
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Log/logbook - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (10%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PH2008
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Ronald White |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Greg Boyle Professor Ronald White MR Alex Myhill |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Ronald White DR Peter Stokes |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Greg Boyle DR Peter Stokes Professor Ronald White MR Alex Myhill |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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