Heat and Molecular Structure
Course code
MLF6022.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Soojusõpetus
Course title in English
Heat and Molecular Structure
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Tõnu Laas (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To support the development of a deeper understanding of the phenomena and laws of equilibrium thermodynamics and molecular physics;
To support the ability to apply the laws of mechanics by using them to derive some laws of heat theory;
To enable the acquisition of basic knowledge and understanding of the structure of matter;
To support the development of the ability to conduct experiments, formalize and analyze experimental results.
To support the ability to apply the laws of mechanics by using them to derive some laws of heat theory;
To enable the acquisition of basic knowledge and understanding of the structure of matter;
To support the development of the ability to conduct experiments, formalize and analyze experimental results.
Brief description of the course
Ideal gases. Fundamentals of the molecular-kinetic theory of matter. Elements of statistical physics: the statistical nature of temperature and pressure. The fundamental equation of molecular-kinetic theory. The equation of state of an ideal gas. Isoprocesses. The work of expansion of a gas. Adiabatic process. The first law of thermodynamics. The second law of thermodynamics. Heat engines. Real gases and vapors. Liquids. Crystalline and amorphous substances. Polymers.
Solving exercises and problem tasks through an experiment. Laboratory work on the topics of the theoretical part.
Independent work: Preparation for seminars, analysis and formalization of the results of laboratory work, their defense.
Solving exercises and problem tasks through an experiment. Laboratory work on the topics of the theoretical part.
Independent work: Preparation for seminars, analysis and formalization of the results of laboratory work, their defense.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the basic laws of equilibrium thermodynamics and molecular physics and the limits of their applicability;
- is able to apply the theory of thermodynamics and heat science to the description and analysis of everyday phenomena;
- understands the basic concepts and laws of heat theory and is able to apply them to solving problems using the laws of thermodynamics;
- is able to apply the theory of thermodynamics and heat studies in describing and analyzing experimental results;
- is able to conduct experiments in heat studies, use appropriate measuring equipment and apply computing techniques when conducting experiments and analyzing measurement data;
- can assess the accuracy of the results obtained in experiments and compare them with the conclusions derived from theory, based on statistical and graphical analysis of data, using TI capabilities if necessary.
- knows the basic laws of equilibrium thermodynamics and molecular physics and the limits of their applicability;
- is able to apply the theory of thermodynamics and heat science to the description and analysis of everyday phenomena;
- understands the basic concepts and laws of heat theory and is able to apply them to solving problems using the laws of thermodynamics;
- is able to apply the theory of thermodynamics and heat studies in describing and analyzing experimental results;
- is able to conduct experiments in heat studies, use appropriate measuring equipment and apply computing techniques when conducting experiments and analyzing measurement data;
- can assess the accuracy of the results obtained in experiments and compare them with the conclusions derived from theory, based on statistical and graphical analysis of data, using TI capabilities if necessary.
Teacher
Tõnu Laas PhD, Neeme Lumi PhD
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