Course syllabus

Molecular Driving Forces 1: Thermodynamics
Molekylära drivkrafter 1: Termodynamik

KFKA05, 7.5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: B2, K2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The course aims at providing a solid physical-chemical basis for futher studies in chemical separation and analysis, meterial chemistry, reaktion- and heat engineering and molecular biotechnlology. It

  1. introduces both classical and statistical thermodynamics.
  2. gives an understanding of the thermodynamic concepts and theories on the basis of molecular properties.
  3. has a strong focus on problem-solving using these insights.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam and laboratory exercises. Final grade is based on the written examination. The examination is constructed so that good understanding and basic problem solving skills on all parts of the course are required for the passing grade. For higher grades, problem solving skills on a more complex level are required. Bonus points to the written exam may be awarded for performed tasks. The bonus points are then valid only for the ordinary exam and the following two re-exams. Students who are awarded bonus points for performed tasks cannot be awarded bonus points for the same tasks once again when re-registered.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0215. Name: Laboratory Exercises.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: For passing grade, every task is performed and presented according to the instructions, which may mean either as a written report or orally, in Swedish or English. For passing grade, the written reports should be simple but correct and to the point, have a proper structure and contain a relevant discussion of the results. The module includes: The laboratory part of the course contains three "wet" laboratory experiments and one computer task.
Code: 0115. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 6.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written examination.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: FMAA05 Calculus in One Variable, FMAA20 Linear Algebra with Introduction to Computer Tools, KOOA15 General Chemistry.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: KFK080 KFK090

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Kristofer Modig, kristofer.modig@bpc.lu.se
Course homepage: https://www.cmps.lu.se/education/

Further information

Some teaching might be held in English.