PHYS4600

Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Name: Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Rating: 4.09 (32 reviews)

The results of classical thermodynamics are deduced from a statistical basis, including the concepts of temperature and entropy, and the three laws of thermodynamics. Applications to ideal and real gases. Basic elements of statistical mechanics, including the canonical ensemble, partition function, equipartition theorem and Maxwell velocity distribution. Simple application of Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein, and Fermi-Dirac Statistic.

Course overview

Department: Physics
School: MCAS
Credits: 4

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.09 / 5

Based on 32 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Fazel Tafti
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.56/5
Alexander Auner
Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.00/5
David Broido
Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.33/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Fazel Tafti · Higgins Hall 275 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM;Higgins Hall 275 W 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered