Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
FYS.220
Thermal Physics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Course code
FYS.220Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jyrki MäkeläResponsible organisation
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences 100 %
Core content
- Concepts of energy and temperature. The first law of thermodynamics and conservation of energy.
- Basics of heat transfer.
- The second law of thermodynamics and entropy.
- Physics of heat engines vs. laws of thermodynamics.
- Basics of chemical thermodynamics.
Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
28.08.2023 – 17.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
23.10.2023 – 12.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Exam
19.10.2023 – 19.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
19.12.2023 – 19.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
21.11.2023 – 21.11.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
17.01.2024 – 17.01.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
17.01.2024 – 17.01.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
20.02.2024 – 20.02.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)