Study Guide

Objective

A student acquires the understanding of statistical phenomena. (S)he also learns to handle and analyze data and master related more advanced mathematics. A student with a successful completion of the course obtains knowledge that may help her/him to apply for master programs.

On completion of this course the student:
• understands the significance of statistical phenomena in natural sciences and technology
• has the big picture of the most important mathematics and mathematical methods related to probability, statistics and data analysis
• understands the basic phenomena of solid-state physics and their impact and the effect of entropy in physical phenomena and procedures applying statistical theories
• is able to analyze and solve essential physical problems
• masters the software used in the course
• understands the contents of related scientific and technical articles

Content

• Probability and statistical mathematics
• Statistical physics, especially thermodynamics and entropy and its impact on solid-state physics

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student:
• understands the basic phenomena of statistical physics and thermodynamics
• is able to solve basic mathematical problems of the course
• can explain and present mathematical solutions of physical problems practiced in the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to satisfactory criteria, the student:
• understands the impact of statistical physics in solid-state physics and is able to analyze the relationship between the laws of statistical physics and the mathematical methods related to the applications
• is able to apply learned mathematical methods

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the good criteria, the student:
• has an excellent understanding of the studied physical phenomena and their applications
• masters excellently the mathematical methods of the course
• can apply his/her acquired knowledge and methods into various situations
• understands scientific and technical articles of the fields studied in the course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student:
• understands the basic phenomena of statistical physics and thermodynamics
• is able to solve basic mathematical problems of the course
• can explain and present mathematical solutions of physical problems practiced in the course

Prerequisites

A student who masters the basics of classical physics (mechanics, electricity and wave motion) and has good mathematical basic skills (basic differentiation and integration), benefits most of this course.