PHY1103 PROPERTIES OF MATTER HEAT&THERMODYNAMICS

The course describes the properties of solids, liquids and gases; force and energy between atoms and molecules; thermal and electrical properties of matter and the transport phenomena in gases. In addition, it gives an introduction to heat and thermodynamics, covering the following major topics: the equation of state for an ideal gas, heat transfer, kinetic theory of gases and the laws of thermodynamics
Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the student should be able to

• Describe the different forces that hold atoms together in bulk
• Explain the mechanical properties of solids
• Explain thermal and electrical properties of solid in terms of inter-atomic forces
• Describe the transport phenomena in gases
• Use the equation of state and the simple kinetic theory in solving problems
• Explain and apply the laws of thermodynamics
• Perform experiments linking the theory to practical concepts

Expected Learning Outcomes

On completion, successful students will be able to

• Distinguish the different forces between atoms and molecules
• Calculate the binding energy and bond length of crystals
• Explain the different types of fluid flows and their applications
• Characterize solids using their mechanical properties
• Explain the different transport mechanisms in solids and gases
• Solve problems of heat transfer in solids and gases using the laws of thermodynamics