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Objective

A student learns the basic laws and concepts of thermal physics and thermodynamics and their restrictions and relevance in technology.
A Student knows the basic laws and concepts of mechanical vibrations and waves and how to use them in simple technical applications.
A student learns the basic concepts of thermal chemistry and is able to apply them in gas processes and thermal chemical reactions.

Content

1. Basic concepts of thermal physics and their applications: temperature and thermometers, thermal expansion, heat, phase changes, ideal gas law, transfer of heat.
2. The laws of thermodynamics. Thermal processes and their applications.
3. Mechanical vibrations: harmonic oscillations, damped and driven oscillations.
4. Mechanical waves. Interference and standing waves.
5. Basics in chemistry and thermal reactions: the structure and the phases of the matter, gas processes and thermal reactions.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

A student knows the most important temperature scales and methods of temperature measurements and can calculate thermal expansion in one-dimensional systems. A student also knows the basic concepts in thermal chemistry, thermodynamics and heat transfer mechanisms and is able to calculate heat changes in simple systems. A student knows the basic concepts of mechanical vibrations and waves and is able to use them in simple applications.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

A student can determine thermal expansion of different body shapes and calculate changes in thermal energy in systems having phase changes. She or he is able to use ideal gas equations in simple changes of state and calculate energy changes in different heat transfer processes.
A student understands the basic concepts of thermodynamics and is able to apply these in simple practical situations.
A student can solve simple problems related to vibration mechanics and wave motion.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to handle situations requiring simultaneous application of various fundamental laws relating to the subjects of the course. Students are able to use the acquired knowledge to new situations.
A student knows how to consider the effects of thermal expansion in different materials and constructions. She or he can calculate heat changes and apply ideal gas law in different systems and changes of state. A student is able to evaluate the significance of different heat transfer mechanisms and can calculate heat changes related to radiation. A student can apply thermodynamics in simple cycle processes and apply basic models of mechanical vibrations and waves in practical situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

A student knows the most important temperature scales and methods of temperature measurements and can calculate thermal expansion in one-dimensional systems. A student also knows the basic concepts in thermal chemistry, thermodynamics and heat transfer mechanisms and is able to calculate heat changes in simple systems. A student knows the basic concepts of mechanical vibrations and waves and is able to use them in simple applications.