SI1120 Thermodynamics, Basic Course 6.0 credits

• Educational level

  First cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  A

• Subject area

  Physics
  Techonology
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Link to homepage

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

After completing the course you should be able to 

• explain the concept of energy and how energy can be stored and converted.
• realize the importance of thermodynamics in everday phenomena
• be familiar with the power and limitations of thermodynamic models

Course main content

Thermodynamics: energy estimation, ideal and real gas laws, kinetic gas theory, energy transport through conduction and radiation, entropy, the laws of thermodynamics, the Carnot cycle, heat engines and heat pumps. Physical models and validiy, dimensional analysis, estimation and error analysis.

Eligibility

Mandatory for first year students. Prerequisits: High-school physics and mathematics

Literature

-         Young & Freedman, University Physics, chapter 17-20

-         Grimvall, G., Basic skills in physics and engineering science, teoretisk fysik, KTH, 2010

-         Laboratory instructions.

Examination

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• TENA - Examination, 5.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Written exam (TENA, 5hp), lab part (LAB1; 1 hp)

Offered by

SCI/Theoretical Undergaduate Physics

Examiner

Bo Cartling

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 08.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 08.