Spring 2025
PHYSICS 5C 001 - LEC 001
Introductory Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics
Ronnie Spitzer
Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Mo, We, Fr
09:00 am - 09:59 am
Physics Building 3
Class #:23312
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Physics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
29
Enrolled: 71
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 4 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
MON, MAY 12TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Physics Building 1
Course Catalog Description
Temperature, kinetic theory, entropy; particle/wave nature of matter, Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, applications of quantum physics. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics or related disciplines. Continuation of 5A-5B-5C sequence. Successor to the Physics H7 series.
Class Notes
Temperature, kinetic theory, entropy; particle/wave nature of matter, Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, applications of quantum physics. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics or related disciplines. Continuation of 5A-5B-5C sequen..
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Temperature, kinetic theory, entropy; particle/wave nature of matter, Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, applications of quantum physics. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics or related disciplines. Continuation of 5A-5B-5C sequence.
Prerequisites: Physics 5B or 7B; Physics 89 or Math 54 (which may be taken concurrently) show less
Prerequisites: Physics 5B or 7B; Physics 89 or Math 54 (which may be taken concurrently) show less
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Physical Science, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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