Physics and astronomy

Properties of Matter

Module code: F3216
Level 3 (sub-degree)
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Class, Lecture, Workshop
Assessment modes: Unseen examination, Coursework

On this module, you’ll cover:

• 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.