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Statistical Physics I - PHYS 663 - Spring 2013


Class meetings:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 13:00-14:15 in Faraday 238, starting 2013-01-14

Instructor: Professor A. Glatz
Office: 217 La Tourette

Office hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 14:30-15:30, or by appointment (just send an email).

Grading: Weighted according to 45% homework, 10% lecture attendence, and (20% midterm + 25% final) exam. To pass this course, you MUST score at least 50% on the homework.

Homework policies: Late penalty: 10% off for each day late up to 5 days; 100% off for > 5 days. I prefer homework papers to be turned in at the beginning of class on Mondays, but they are considered on time if turned in by 17:00 on the due date. You can turn them in to my mailbox in the Physics main office if I am not around. Homework papers should be written neatly (or typed), single-sided on paper, and stapled. Electronic submission of (scanned) homework only with good justification. You are encouraged to consult with each other on the homework. However, each of you must turn in only your own work. Do not turn in anything that you have copied, or anything that you do not truly understand.

Exam policies: Exams will be closed book, but you may bring one page of notes in your own original handwriting. Relevant formulas will be given with the problems. No electronic devices are allowed.

Midterm exam: Wednesday, March 25, 2013, 13:00-14:15.
Final exam: Monday, May 6, 2013, 13:00-14:59. Comprehensive.

Suggestions: It is very strongly suggested that you do attend class and take notes. I will not strictly follow one textbook, but will provide lecture notes here (see below). If you have problems with your homework or to understand some concepts, please do come to my office for help. The best way to prepare for exams is to study homework problems and the lecture notes.

See the also the syllabus for a list of topics to be covered in the course.


Lecture notes

lecture summaries

lecture notes

(please email me for the password)


Homework

due
Assignment 1PDF2013-01-28
Assignment 2PDF2013-02-04
Assignment 3PDF2013-02-13
Assignment 4PDF2013-02-27
Assignment 5PDF2013-03-27, extended 2013-04-03
Assignment 6PDF2013-04-17
Assignment 7PDF2013-04-29 (before the lecture)


Literature

see syllabus for textbooks.

additional online resources: