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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2004 - 2005
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Module Title |
Thermal & Physical Properties of Matter
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Module Code |
PS105
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Paul van Kampen | Office Number | N143 |
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To provide a comprehensive introduction to the topics of heat, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
7 To improve team-work and problem-solving skills through the use of Problem Based Learning
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Learning Outcomes
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7 The student will be able to apply the main concepts in heat and thermodynamics to real-life problems
7 The student will be more aware of issues relating to their learning
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
12
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Tutorials |
24
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Delivery:The module will mainly be taught through Problem Based LearningIndicative Syllabus:· The atomic hypothesis· Thermometry· Kinetic Theory· Ideal gas law· Heat capacity· Heat transfer· Thermal stress
· Diffusion and mobility
· Boltzmann factor
· Work done during expansion
· First Law of Thermodynamics
· Process variables and state variables
· Second Law of Thermodynamics
· Microstates and macrostates
· Multiplicity and entropy
· Thermal equilibrium
· Maxwell distribution
· Carnot cycle
· Phase changes, Clausius-Clapeyron equation
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% |
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Indicative Reading List
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7 Essential: Physics: Principles with Applications by D.C. Giancoli
7 Supplementary:
o Understanding Physics by M. Mansfield and C. OSullivan
o University Physics by Young and Freedman (10th Ed) Addison Wesley
o Thermal Physics by R. Baierlein
o Web resources
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
| PG | BSc in Physics with German |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
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