The course of “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics” is introducing fundamental aspects of heat flow behavior. It is widely used in the design of heat engine, steam turbines, refrigerator, physical chemistry and chemical physics. Statistical mechanics deals with average effects of large number of individuals.

Students will learn properties and applications of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics; apply concepts of mass, momentum and energy conservation to flows. To get a deeper inside and understanding in to the laws of thermodynamics, the molecular concept of matter can be incorporated into the study of thermodynamics by means of statistical mechanics. The molecular concept of matter can be incorporated into the study of thermodynamics by means of statistical mechanics.However students will learn about the introduction and applications of modern physics.

Learning Objectives

To enable students to:

• Understand the origin of  heat and temperature
• The basic laws of thermodynamics
• The applications of laws controlling the heat phenomena
• Understand analyses and design the heat engines, various devices and components working on the basis of heat flow.

Recommended Books/Readings:

1. Fundamental of Classical and Statistical thermodynamics Bimalendu N. Roy Wiley & Sons Inc.,

2. Physics by D. Halliday, R. Resnick and K. S. Krane, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 5th Ed. (2003). 

3. Fundamental of Physics by D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker, Extended. John Wiley & Sons Inc., (2008).

4. Thermodynamics & Modern physics by M.Kleem Akhtar, based on 4th & 5th Edition of Physics by D. Halliday, R. Resnick and K. S. Krane,

System of Evaluation:

Mid-term exam: 15 Marks

Final-term exam: 45 Marks

Practical exam: 25 Marks

Sessional: 15 Marks (Attendance, Disciplines/Regularity, Class Participation, Assignment)

Key Dates:

Commencement of classes:

January 13,2020

Midterm exam: March 09-13,2020

 Final-term exam: May 4-8,2020

Decleration of Result: May 19,2020

Time table of Classes:

Combined Classes of Regular and Self-Support will be conducted on:

Theory:

Tuesday:  11:00 to 12:00 AM

Wednesday:  11:00 to 01:00 (Lab.)

                       01:00 to 02:00 PM

Thursday:  12:00 to 01:00 PM

Rules and Regulations:

• Attendance: 80% class attendance is compulsory.
• Disciplines: All students must be disciplined in the classroom.
• Time bounds: Assignments must be submitted as per time schedules.
• Uniform: Students must follow the university rules regarding dressing.
• Time table: Students must follow the classroom timings as per time table.