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| PHYS2010-1 | Thermodynamics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Nicolas Vandewalle |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| 1. Temperature
2. Equilibrium
3. Heat and first principle
4. Entropy and second principle
5. Equations of state
6. Mixtures
7. Phase transitions
8. Diffusion
9. Heat equation |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The major objective is to show thermodynamics fundamental concepts by emphasizing examples and by performing spectacular experiments. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| General physics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| First semester. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| PDF files on the web site of Prof. Nicolas Vandewalle. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination on theoretical aspects (50%).
Written examination on problems (50%). |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Nicolas Vandewalle
04/366.37.03
nvandewalle@ulg.ac.be |
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