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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Mathematics and Natural Science
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Course syllabus
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics
6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)
Course code: MT1540
Main field of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2025-01-01
Approved: 2025-01-01
1. Descision
This course is established by Dean 2018-01-24. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Mathematics and Natural Science 2025-01-01 and applies from 2025-01-01.
2. Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires passed courses Dynamics, 6 credits or Physics for Engineers 2, 6 credits and Calculus 2, 6 credits and taken courses Mathematical statistics, 6 credits and Physics, second course, 6 credits or Physics for Engineers 3, 6 credits .
3. Objective and content
3.1 Objective
The purpose of the course is that the student shall develop understanding for thermodynamics and its engineering applications, to train the ability to perform technical energy calculations, and to accentuate the central role of the subject for illuminating sustainable development.
3.2 Content
4. Learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:
5. Learning activities
6. Assessment and grading
Modes of examinations of the course
| Code | Module | Credit | Grade |
| 1905 | Written examination | 4 credits | AF |
| 1915 | Laboratory session | 2 credits | AF |
The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.
The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.
The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.
An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.
7. Course evaluation
The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.
8. Restrictions regarding degree
The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.
9. Course literature and other materials of instruction
10. Additional information
This course replaces MT1461