Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about equations of motion
• Have knowledge about forces and Newton’s laws
• Have knowledge about static equilibrium
• Have knowledge about work and power
• Have knowledge about kinetic, potential and mechanical energy
• Have knowledge about momentum and mechanical impact
• Have knowledge about rotation, rotational moment of inertia, and angular momentum
• Have knowledge about torque
• Have knowledge about the laws of thermodynamics
• Have knowledge about ideal gases
• Have knowledge about heat, work and internal energy
• Have knowledge about thermodynamical material properties
• Have knowledge about thermodynamic cycles and associated machines

Skills

• Be able to solve simple problems within the subjects from which knowledge has been achieved

Competences

• Be able to apply theories and methods within mechanics and thermodynamics on simple model systems
• Be able to develop and enforce knowledge about, understanding of and application of theories and methods within mechanics and thermodynamics on other subjects
• Given certain preconditions, be able to make arguments with terms from mechanics and thermodynamics

Type of instruction

Lectures with exercises.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams