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Basic Science (Fall 2008)

Course code : XFY0-U1
ECTS Credits : 7,5 Status : Compulsory
Placement : Basis semester Hours per week : 6
Length : 1 semester Teaching Language : Danish

Principal Content : a. Atoms, ions, molecules, salts. The Periodic Table of Elements. Chemical bonding. Simple reactions.

b. Stoichiometry.

c. Thermodynamics: Temperature and heat. Quantity of heat. Calorimetry and phase Changes.
The first law of thermodynamics.

d. Introduction to electric circuits: Electric charge and current. Resistance. Electromotive force. Energy and power in electric circuits. Measuring instruments.

e. Mechanics: Motion along a straight line. Force. Pressure and buoyancy. Newton"s laws. Work, energy and power.
Teaching method : Lectures. Problem solving. Laboratory exercises.
Required prequisites : -
Responsible teacher : Knud Holm Hansen , Knud.Holm.Hansen@fysik.dtu.dk