Heat and Thermodynamics

Year 1 Kaliro NTCTerm I

Unit 104: Heat and ThermodynamicsLecturer: Mr. Joseph Rendall

Please sign attendance sheet before you leave

Terminology Differences

• Ugandan English = American English• Progress Assessment = Continuous Assessment• Steam = Class• Duster = eraser• Revise = study• Scheme of work = unit of work• Mark = grade• Exercise book = notebook• Exams/papers = tests• Quiz = Written Quiz• Stroke = slash• Guild = school government

My accent• You will get used

Classroom culture• Democratic• Students are groups of consisting of 5 people per group• Class rules will be determined with student input• Each group of students has a:

• Chair• Secretary• Presenter

• Each class there will be 1 presentation by a randomly selected group on the topic of the session.

• Determine groups (names) and hand in list of group members by next class

Student groups• The Chair leads the discussions of the group and verbally summarizes the

information presented to the group for the secretary.• The Secretary writes down the information the group is going to present. The

information can be a solution to a problem, a summary of a specific topic, ect.• The Presenter leads the presentation to the class with the help from any

member. • All members have 1 vote and can not abstain from voting when unresolvable

points of contention arise. (e.g. homework assignments)

Student ‘pet peeves’ (e.g. I dislike it when a tutor does…)Class of 20141. Poorly planned practical work2. Harassing students3. Gives abrupt testsClass of 20134. Eating while in the class room5. Frequently or intentionally absenting themselves6. Harassing students7. Gives abrupt tests8. Don’t bore us

Tutor Rules Of The Classroom• Tutor Rules

• Students will ask questions by raising their hand.• There are no penalties for being wrong during class room discussion.• Students will act as professional students while in the classroom• NO COPYING (Students caught copying quizzes, homeworks, praticals or exams

will receive a grade of 0% and possibly a 0% in the course).• Students will work together to solve problems in the classroom• The tutor will provide ample out-side class room study materials (e.g. handouts,

identify texts in the library students can view for various topics, load information into the computer lab• There will be short written quizzes at the start of each class that starts at 2:30 pm

and ends at 2:40 pm exactly OR 7:30 am to 7:40 am

Student Rules Of The Classroom1. Lecture should not miss lecture2. 1 week for doing assignments3. Tests are given ample classroom time to finish4. No abrupt tests5. Marks for coursework should be given in a timely manner (1 week)6. No harassment7. Tests should be within the limits course outline (syllabus)8. Remedial should be allowed incase I fail my coursework

Tutor ‘pet peeves’• Cheating in general• Late coming to class• Sloppy homework

NEW Grade Scale for NTC’sMarks 80-100 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 0-49

Alpha Grade

A B+ B C+ C D+ D F

Grade Point

5 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2.0 0

Class awards for Diploma

Class I (Distinction) 4.4-5.00

Class II (Credit) 2.80-4.39

Class III (Pass) 2.00-2.79

Selected Institutional Requirements of Kyambogo• Students must attend 75% of the lectures to be able to sit for

examinations.• Progressive assessments carries 40% of total marks• Tests to contribute 30%• Assignments or practical work to contribute 20%

• Written examination• There are 3 papers a year that carry the other 60% of the total marks

Reports of Scientific Information• Title• Introduction (Background of Physics Topic)• Methods (Description of Experiment, Sometimes Raw Data)• Results (Tables and Explanation)• Conclusion (Significance of Results)• Discussion (Future Research or Problems Arising)• References

Summarizing Scientific Information• What are the main points (i.e. Laws, Equations)• Who are these Laws or Equations named after

• What applications of the information are interesting or possible• What are some common misconceptions or areas where mistakes

happen• What needed to be learned before this information is given

(background)• What can be learned next (future research areas, questions or

lectures)

Taking notes in class• Summarize in your own words when possible• Copy some figures (I’ll let you know which ones)• Try to take away the main point (Don’t sweat the details)• Take note of information that is NOT intuitive• Copy reference sources for later investigation

Key points for taking notes

• Do not write everything down said on the lecture• Write key points, summaries, main ideas, tricky parts, methods, ect.

• Pick a method for taking notes – more on methods later…• Review notes shortly after lesson to condense and correct the notes• Write a question mark by things you do not understand • Ask a friend, tutor or lecturer later to explain

• It is ok if you miss something• Take your own notes (don’t copy someone else's)• It is ok if no one else can understand your notes

Cornell note taking method

Mapping note taking method• Connect related ideas by

lines• Use arrows to show direction• Similar to mind mapping• Might not be great for math

or physics

Physics

Thermo

Dynamics

Eleto.Mag.

Statics

Chart note taking method• Create columns on your paper• Label each column • Good for keeping historic

information • Good for review of information

“d = rt” in the “Equation” column, “Find the uniform rate or distance; distance = rate x time” in the “Purpose” column and “20 miles = 10 miles per minute x 2 minutes” in the “Example column.”

Aside (Unit or Dimensional Analysis)• Factor-label method

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PH: 104: Heat and Thermodynamic Course Outline• Kinetic theory

• Brownian motion• Ideal gas assumptions• Real gases• Avogadro’s Law• Graham’s Law• Molecular velocities• Dalton’s Law• Van der Waal’s equation • Mean free path

• Phase changes of matter• Particulate explanation of 5 phases• Specific and latent heat• Phase transitions (fusion and

vaporization)• Phase change experiments• Molecular interpretation of

evaporation• Saturated vapor pressures• Boiling and superheating• Critical temperature and triple point

PH: 104: Heat and Thermodynamic Course Outline (Continued)• Thermometry

• Concept of temperature• Boyle’s Law• Charles’ Law• Thermometers• Thermocouple• Calorimetry• Platinum resistance scale• Absolute zero• Lower fixed point• Temperature gradient

• Thermodynamic laws and systems• System state properties• Equations of state• Thermodynamic processes• Work• Four Laws of Thermodynamics• Open and closed systems• Internal energy • Standard Temperature and Pressure• Conductive heat transfer• Conductivity and resistance

End of lecture question• What marks/grades should I be getting if I want second class?• What marks/grades should I be getting if I want first class?• What should I focus my studies on if I’m doing poorly in electro-

magnetism?• Name 2 types of note taking methods.• Is it OK to use my own note taking method and incorporate a little of

what I’ve learned today?

Review topics for next week• For Next Week Review• Atom• Molecule• Macroscopic• Microscopic• Kinetic Theory of Gases• Brownian motion• Ideal gases• Ideal gas assumptions

Suggested Resources1. Library

1. Giancoli, “Physics Sixth Edition”2. “A-Level work out physics”3. MK Secondary Physics Students and Teachers books4. ect.

2. Computer lab and Internet1. Www.google.com2. Physics folder in computer lab

3. Old class notes1. Books you own or friends own

Physics Coordinator • See me after class• Arrange groups before next class

Heat and Thermodynamics PreTest• This PreTest is for Bonus Points!• This PreTest is for my records• Please answer the questions to the best of your ability