BIS1104 Matter and Heat

The key topics in this area include temperature and heat, fluids, the kinetic theory of matter, changes of state, and energy transformations.

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.

Learning Outcomes   
By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Explain the different forces that hold atoms together in bulk
• Describe and explain the mechanical properties of solids
• Differentiate thermal and electrical properties of solid in terms of inter-atomic forces.
• Explain the transport phenomena in gases
• Solving problems using equation of state and the simple kinetic theory
• Explain the laws of thermodynamics.
• Experiment the links between theory and practical