Statistical Physics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021

Module name: Statistical Physics
Module code: W4-2F-21-BP.02
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
This course offers an introduction to statistical mechanics with elements of thermodynamics. The main issues discussed will be probability distributions, elements of black body radiation, laws of thermodynamics, phase transitions, micro and grand canonical ensembles, statistics of classical and quantum gases, degenerate fermionic and bosonic states of matter.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of basic quantum mechanics and probability theory.
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the fundamental importance of statistical physics for understanding physical phenomena [2F_BP.02_1]
 KF_W01 [4/5]
Has an in-depth knowledge of the statistical description of experimental physics phenomena [2F_BP.02_2]
 KF_W02 [3/5]
Has in-depth knowledge of statistical physics and understands its relationship to quantum mechanics [2F_BP.02_3]
 KF_W02 [5/5]
Knows the description of physical phenomena within the framework of selected statistical models [2F_BP.02_4]
 KF_W05 [3/5]
Can use a mathematical apparatus to solve statistical physical problems of medium complexity [2F_BP.02_5]
 KF_U03 [3/5]
Can use mathematical formalism to build and analyze models of statistical physics [2F_BP.02_6]
 KF_U09 [3/5]
Can, on the basis of statistical physics, integrate acquired information and interpret it, draw conclusions and formulate and justify opinions [2F_BP.02_7]
 KF_U12 [4/5]
Can, based on statistical physics, describe condensed phase physics problems [2F_BP.02_8]
 KF_W04 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Colloquium [2F_BP.02_w_1]
Verifying the knowledge and skills in solving tasks and problems from the discussed topics.
 2F_BP.02_2 2F_BP.02_3 2F_BP.02_4 2F_BP.02_5 2F_BP.02_6 2F_BP.02_7 2F_BP.02_8
Activity in class [2F_BP.02_w_2]
Evaluation of student work on the basis of solving tasks set by the teacher, participation in discussions.
 2F_BP.02_1 2F_BP.02_2 2F_BP.02_3 2F_BP.02_4 2F_BP.02_5 2F_BP.02_6 2F_BP.02_7 2F_BP.02_8
Exam [2F_BP.02_w_3]
Verifying knowledge based on the content of lectures, discussion classes and indicated in the syllabus literature. Students must pass the discussion classes in order to take the exam.
 2F_BP.02_1 2F_BP.02_2 2F_BP.02_3 2F_BP.02_4 2F_BP.02_5 2F_BP.02_6 2F_BP.02_7 2F_BP.02_8
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_BP.02_fs_1]
Lecture on selected topics with the use of audiovisual assistance.
 20
Individual assimilation of knowledge on the basis of notes and literature indicated in the lecture.
 40 Exam [2F_BP.02_w_3]
discussion classes [2F_BP.02_fs_2]
Solving calculation tasks on the blackboard: analysis, choosing the method, performing calculations and discussion of results; derivation of some formulas and discussion of selected examples indicated in lectures, discussion. Possibility of using computers for solving specific problems.
 20
Assimilation of knowledge from lectures. Theoretical preparation for the classes. Independent solving of assignments from the set of exercises indicated by the lecturer.
 40 Colloquium [2F_BP.02_w_1] Activity in class [2F_BP.02_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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