Thermal physicsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the temperature scales and the most important methods of temperature measurements.
The student knows the fundamental laws of thermodynamics and understands their limitations and meaning in technology.
The student is able to make physical measurements, use modern measuring instruments, analyse the results obtained and prepare written documents about the measurements.

Content

1. Temperature and its measurement, thermal expansion.
2. Thermal energy and phase transitions.
3. Laboratory works in fluid physics and thermodynamics

Qualifications

Basics of mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student can determine the effects of heat on material in different states, and understands the changes of state.
2. The student can describe different heat transfer mechanisms and solve simple problems related to this topic.
3. The student can explain the principle of thermodynamic machine, and is able to solve simple problems.
4. In the laboratory, the student knows the principles of working safely and can perform simple measurements according to instructions.
5. The student can make simple graphical presentations and evaluate the quality of the results according to the instructions.
6. The student can write short technical reports.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student can determine the effects of heat on material in different states, and understands the changes of state as well as phase diagrams.
2. The student can describe different heat transfer mechanisms and solve problems related to this topic.
3. The student can explain the principle of thermodynamic machine, and is able to solve problems.
4. In the laboratory, the student can choose proper measuring devices and is able to work as part of the group.
5. The student is able to process data by EXCEL and use different methods to estimate the accuracy of the results.
6. The student can write logical reports of good quality.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student can determine the effects of heat on material in different states, and understands the changes of state as well as phase diagrams.
2. The student can describe different heat transfer mechanisms and solve challenging problems.
3. The student can explain the principle of thermodynamic machine, and is able to solve challenging problems.
4. In the laboratory, the student works independently and is able to apply the measuring methods used.
5. The student can use a wide range of methods of EXCEL in data processing, in estimating methods for the accuracy of the results, and can draw independent conclusions of results and methods used.
6. The student can write reports where both content and appearance are consistent and logical.