Thermodynamics, 6 credits

Termodynamik, 6 hp

TMMI44

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Joakim Wren

Director of studies or equivalent

Johan Renner

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 63 h
Recommended self-study hours: 97 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6IELK Engineering Electronics 5 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6IELK Engineering Electronics (Electronics and Energy) 5 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
6IMAS Mechanical Engineering, B Sc in Engineering 1 (Autumn 2017) 1 2 Swedish Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

  • Mechanical Engineering, B Sc in Engineering
  • Engineering Electronics

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Intended learning outcomes

The course will provide basic knowledge of thermodynamic processes and systems from an engineering perspective. Basic knowledge in measurement technology as well as application of measurement devices in practical applications

Course content

Introduction to engineering thermodynamics, the first law of thermodynamics, systems and processes. Introduction to heat transfer and temperature measurement.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures and classes, one project and laboratory work

Examination

LAB1Project and Laboratory Work3 creditsU, G
TEN1Written Examination3 creditsU, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

Director of Studies or equivalent

Johan Renner

Examiner

Joakim Wren

Course website and other links

http://www.iei.liu.se/mvs/utbildning/grundkurser/tmmi44?l=sv

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 63 h
Recommended self-study hours: 97 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Books

  • Cengel and Turner, Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences 4

Compendia

Code Name Scope Grading scale
LAB1 Project and Laboratory Work 3 credits U, G
TEN1 Written Examination 3 credits U, 3, 4, 5

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Books

Cengel and Turner, Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences 4

Compendia

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
TEN1

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
TEN1

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
LAB1
TEN1

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X
LAB1

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X

                            
3.2 Communications
X

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
X

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X
LAB1

                            

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