1. Course Description
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<br>This course is an advanced thermodynamics. Prior knowledge of general thermodynamics, calculus, 
<br>engineering mathematics, and materials physics (e.g. magnetic properties) are normally required for 
<br>students who intend to get a high score. The purpose of the course is to train students to make use 
<br>thermodynamics of solids in their future studies. 
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<br>1. Text Books
<br>a. Thermodynamics of Solids, Richard A Swalin, A wiley-interscience publication, 1972
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<br>3. References
<br>a. Introduction to thermodynamics of materials, David R Gaskell
<br>b. Lecture notes and handouts
<br>c. Recent papers in thermodynamics of materials
<br>d. Introduction to thermodynamics of materials, David R Gaskell 
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<br>4. Teaching Method
<br>Quiz (prior to lectures), interactive Q&A (in lectures), homework, examinations
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<br>5. Syllabus
<br>a. Introduction to the three laws of thermodynamics 
<br>b. Thermodynamic quantities
<br>c. Phase transformation
<br>d. Binary system
<br>e. Thermodynamics of crystals
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<br>6. Evaluation
<br>Midterm exams, final exam, quiz/homework/attendance.
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<br>7. Lecture time: T3, R3 and R4. T4 is used to make up missed lessons or additional courses 
<br>depending on the situation of lectures during the term.