Program Overview

Introduction to Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about 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 angular momentum
• Have knowledge about rotation and rotational moment of inertia
• 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 thermo-dynamical material properties
• Have knowledge about the Boltzmann distribution
• Have knowledge about entropy

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 workload is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Introduction to Mechanics and Thermodynamics
• Type of exam: Written exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts About the Module

• Danish title: Grundlæggende mekanik og termodynamik
• Module code: F-FYS-B2-3
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: Danish and English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Lars Diekhöner

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics
• Department: Department of Materials and Production
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science

Used in

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Design) 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 2015
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 2017
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing) 2016
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil Engineering) 2018
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Structural and Civil Engineering, 2016 (Esbjerg)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing) 2017
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2015, Esbjerg
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Nanotechnology), 2016
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2015, Aalborg
• Bachelor of Science in Physics, 2016
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 2018
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering 2015, version 3
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, 2017, version 2, (Esbjerg)
• Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, 2018, (Aalborg)
• The Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, 2018
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 2016
• Bachelor of Engineering in Nanotechnology, 2016
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry, 2018 - version 2, 2019
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, 2018
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics, 2018
• Curriculum Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, 2019
• Curriculum Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, 2019 (Esbjerg)
• Curriculum Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Structural and Civil Engineering), 2019 (Esbjerg)