Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200) This is the first of a series of lectures on thermodynamics. The discussion begins with understanding temperature. Zeroth’s law is introduced and explained. Concepts such as absolute zero and triple point of water are defined. Measuring temperature through a number of instruments is addressed as well as the different scales of measurement. The second half of the lecture is devoted to heat and heat transfer. Concepts such as convection and conduction are explained thoroughly. Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: open.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2006.