MATSCI211
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Materials Science and Engineering
ENGR - School of Engineering
Course Description
Phase Equlibria in Materials. Fundamental thermodynamics: spontaneus processes and equilibrium conditions. 3 Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials and how to build them from materials properties.Phase Equilibria: phase equilibria and phase diagrams of pure substances. Solution models. Phase equilibria and phase diagrams of binary systems including instability and spinodal decomposition. Effect of surfaces on phase equilibria.Pre-requisites: multivariable differential calculus, basic thermal physics (ideal gas properties)
Grading Basis
ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit
Min
3
Max
3
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
MATSCI211
is a
completion requirement
for: