Topic outline

  • Contents week 1:

    • About the course - focus, learning outcomes, etc.
    • Concepts and definitions
    • Thermodynamic variables and functions
    • Behavior of gases
    • The concept of equilibrium
    • 0th law of thermodynamics


    Intended learning outcomes for Week 1

    • Reflect over relevance of chemical thermodynamics in industrial processes
    • Understand and distinguish the main concepts and variables in thermodynamics
    • Be familiar with the main features of an ideal gas and understand the difference compared to real gas
    • Know the 0th law of thermodynamics