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Properties of Matter (F3216)

Properties of Matter

Module F3216

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module Outline

An introductory module covering:
- Temperature, heat, phase change and thermal expansion
- Mechanisms of heat transfer
- The ideal gas law and kinetic theory
- Thermodynamics
- Simple harmonic motion and elasticity
- Static fluids and fluids in motion

Module learning outcomes

Analyse and identify the correct physics concepts in problems involving heat, thermal energy, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, elasticity, fluid dynamics.

Mathematically solve simple problems involving heat, thermal energy, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, elasticity, fluid dynamics.

Demonstrate a sufficient understanding in the material of the module for subsequent core modules in physics and engineering which include properties of matter.

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationSemester 1 Assessment80.00%
Coursework20.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
TestT1 Week 11 25.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 11 25.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 8 25.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 4 25.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterClass1 hour11111111111
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour32222222222
Autumn SemesterWorkshop1 hour11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Christian Byrnes

Convenor
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Dr Elisabeth Falk

Assess convenor, Convenor
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