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2020　Thermodynamics (Physics) (Exercise) A

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Physics
Instructor(s)
Tanaka Hidekazu  Toyoda Masayuki 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Fri3-4(H102)  
Group
A
Course number
PHY.S219
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

In this exercise course, students learn the basics of thermodynamics, e.g., laws of thermodynamics, entropy, free energy, and equilibrium condition, mainly in the case of gases. Thermodynamics is important for understanding the state of matter and its change. By completing this course, students will understand laws of thermodynamics and some basic concepts such as entropy and free energy as well as will learn how to describe these laws and concepts as mathematical formulae.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
(1) Understand laws of thermodynamics.
(2) Understand the concepts of entropy, free energy, chemical potential. etc.
(3) Master mathematical descriptions of thermodynamics and explain physical meaning behind them.

Keywords

Internal energy, first law of thermodynamics, quasistatic process, isochoric change, isobaric change, isothermal change, adiabatic change, Carnot cycle, second law of thermodynamics, efficiency, thermodynamical temperature, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, equilibrium condition, free energy, Maxwell relations, phase equilibrium, chemical potential, hollow space radiation, rubber elasticity, magnetic materials.

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

This exercise course will proceed along the counterpart lecture course [Thermodynamics (Physics) (Lecture)]. Handout questions will be given at each class. You are expected to solve all of them by the beginning of the next class. A presenter is assigned for each question and they ought to show the answer at the blackboard (or whiteboard) in front of the class. Some questions are required to be submitted as written assignment.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Laws of thermodynamics To understand the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Class 2 Entropy To understand the concept of entropy.
Class 3 Equilibrium condition and free energy To explain equilibrium condition using free energy.
Class 4 Thermodynamic functions To learn how to derive Maxwell relations
Class 5 Phase equilibrium and chemical potential To explain phase equilibrium using chemical potential.
Class 6 Application in thermodynamics I To explain rubber elasticity using thermodynamics.
Class 7 Application in thermodynamics II To explain the properties of magnetic materials using thermodynamics.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

See the counterpart lecture course.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

J.M. Smith, Hendrick Van Ness, Michael Abbott, "Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics" (The Mcgraw-Hill Chemical Engineering Series).
Michael Abbott and Hendrick Van Ness, "Schaum's Outline Series Theory and Problems of Thermodynamids" (Mcgraw-Hill Inc.)

Assessment criteria and methods

Your score will be evaluated by class performance (~60%) and submission of written assignment (~40%).

Related courses

  • PHY.S209 ： Thermodynamics (Physics) (Lecture)

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None.

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