University of Lagos, Nigeria , PHS 202, Thermodynamics

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Title:

PHS 202, Thermodynamics

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Thermodynamics systems and laws of thermodynamics:
Intensive and extensive variables, equations of state of gas, Partial derivatives and perfect differential. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Laws of thermodynamics. Entropy as a thermal state variable. Reversible processes. Entropy as a function of intensive and extensive variables. Entropy of a monatomic gas. Entropy of mixing simple thermodynamic systems: The Joule Thompson experiment; blackbody radiation.

The Thermodynamic Potentials: Internal energy, Entropy, Helenboltz and Gibbs functions. The Flaxwell's relations and related equations and calculations. Entropy and spontaneous flow.

Phase Transitions: 1st and 2nd order phase transitions. Clausius - Claypeyron equation.

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Physics.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tV broadcast, radio broadcasts, face-to-face tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by institution, face-to-face tuition, radio, television via cable.

Administrative information:

This course is equivalent to 2 hours of instruction per week. It is a 1 semester course (15 weeks) and awards 2 units.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS

Date:

01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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