Course 1 first explores the basics of both macroscopic and microscopic thermodynamics from a postulatory point of view. In this view, the meaning of temperature, thermodynamic pressure and chemical potential are especially clear and easy to understand. In addition , the development of the Fundamental Relation and its various transformations leads to a clear path to property relations and to the concept of ensembles needed to understand the relationship between atomic and molecular structural properties and macroscopic properties. We then explore the relationship between atomic and molecular structure and macroscopic properties by taking a statistical point of view. Using a postulatory approach, the method for doing this is made clear. This leads to the development of the partition function which describes the distribution of molecular quantum states as a function of the independent, macroscopic thermodynamic properties.
VP
It is an advanced level course and require quite pre knowledge of the basic concepts for total understanding
ER
Really interesting stuff, am now wanting to carry on with the rest of the specialisation.
SD
I am really satisfied by doing this online course,
JJ
Really fun and challenging. Good teaching methods.
SB
Precise and informative, exactly what I need for my research on the animate and the inanimate.
AD
Very good course for learning the basic principles of the statistical thermodynamics
AS
Excellent Course! However it would be much nicer to have more practical examples, questions and even Projects
AM
Excellent course providing basic outline of statistical thermodynamics
OD
Sublime Course with very good presentations , obviously requires basic understanding to go through the course , must do for a mechanical student if aiming for higher studies
SM
Very helpful course. Problems really help to understand the concepts. Thanks a lot to Professor Daily.
OB
The fundamentals of the micro and macro thermodynamics world is now known by me.
DV
Great introduction to "axiomatic" thermodynamics. This course change your way of thinking classic thermodynamics
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The lectures are insufficient. You need to self study a lot. Even though quizzes are not tough and you will gain the certificate fairly easily, at the end of the course, you don't feel any intellectual satisfaction. The lectures need to be improved a lot. They need to be made more descriptive and not just a reading of slides.
tough course. video is not sufficent for doing assignments.
Not the best course, not the best teaching method. The lectures are just slide shows with the intructor going over the material on the slides.
I did not like the course. All the course is presented by slides. The organization of the course is strange. At the beginning it goes slow, but the third week it has a lot of topics, and these were presented fast and unclear. I think this course could be better if it is more interactive, maybe showing simulations or videos for a better understanding.
The instructor is just reading the slides, nothing else. It would be better if you find some other relevant courses.
Quizes are very hard
Sublime Course with very good presentations , obviously requires basic understanding to go through the course , must do for a mechanical student if aiming for higher studies
Very Much interesting and Problem solving is the challenging. Need some more references in solving Problems. Which will help the learners concentrate more.
Excellent Course! However it would be much nicer to have more practical examples, questions and even Projects
I liked the course a lot but truly recommend to study in parallel with a good book on the subject.
I recently completed the Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics course, and I must say that it was an exceptional learning experience. I give this course a 5-star review without hesitation.
The course was excellently structured and organized, and the instructor, Professor John Daily, was highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter. The lectures were engaging and thought-provoking, and the assignments were challenging yet manageable.
What I loved most about the course was how well it integrated theory and practice. The instructor provided real-world examples and case studies that helped me understand how the principles of thermodynamics apply in different contexts.
The course also helped me develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques that I can apply in other areas of study and professional practice. The interactive nature of the course allowed me to engage with the material and learn at my own pace.
Overall, I highly recommend the Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics course to anyone interested in this subject area. It is an excellent opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and their practical applications. Kudos to Professor John Daily and the entire course team for creating such an outstanding learning experience!
This is an excellent-advanced course where the macro & the micro of thermodynamics find a common place to share the links between the two branches of thermodynamics.
It has wonderful & challenging exercises that cover the most difficult topics in the field.
I widely advise the course for those interested in learning how the micro word is related to the phenomenological thermodynamics
Great Introduction to the statistical Thermodynamics. The property relations derived from entropy made it easier to understand the behavior in microscopic level. The statistics part was bit overwhelming but the instructor did a great job.
Great course, a high-level thermodynamics course. intended to bring you up to speed with the work on area. Thank you for the course!
Just to the point. Cut down on the frills. Love it. Little errors in the videos and ordering. nonetheless, excellent content
Great course to learn about Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamic. I highly recommend this course.
Great introduction to "axiomatic" thermodynamics. This course change your way of thinking classic thermodynamics
Very helpful course. Problems really help to understand the concepts. Thanks a lot to Professor Daily.
Precise and informative, exactly what I need for my research on the animate and the inanimate.
Very good course for learning the basic principles of the statistical thermodynamics