Purpose:Why will we learn TD S.J.T.U. Phase Transformation and Applications Thermodynamics is about developing a rigorous understanding of natural processes. Much of what you will learn about materials science will rely on your comprehension of thermodynamics. The basis of your future major courses SJTU Thermodynamics of Materials Spring 2009 ©X.J.Jin Lecture 1 First law I 5/38Phase Transformation and Applications S. J. T. U. SJTU Thermodynamics of Materials Spring 2009 © X. J. Jin Lecture 1 First law I 5/38 Purpose: Why will we learn TD Thermodynamics is about developing a rigorous understanding of natural processes. Much of what you will learn about materials science will rely on your comprehension of thermodynamics. The basis of your future major courses