Properties of Matter (F3216)
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Properties of Matter
Module F3216
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
An introductory module covering:
- Temperature, heat, phase change and thermal expansion
- Mechanisms of heat transfer
- The ideal gas law and kinetic theory
- Thermodynamics
- Simple harmonic motion and elasticity
- Static fluids and fluids in motion
Module learning outcomes
Analyse and identify the correct physics concepts in problems involving heat, thermal energy, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, elasticity, fluid dynamics.
Mathematically solve simple problems involving heat, thermal energy, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, elasticity, fluid dynamics.
Demonstrate a sufficient understanding in the material of the module for subsequent core modules in physics and engineering which include properties of matter.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 11 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 11 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 8 | 25.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 4 | 25.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 32222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Christian Byrnes
Convenor
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Dr Elisabeth Falk
Assess convenor, Convenor
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