Module 5: Module Overview, Learning Objectives and Content

What happens to particles of matter when the temperature is increased or decreased? What exactly is absolute zero? How does heat transfer? Do heat and temperature mean the same thing? Open up this module to find the answers to these questions.

Overview

In this module, we will be covering all the basics of Heat and Temperature.  We will learn about what happens to materials on a molecular level, beginning with Kinetic Molecular Theory.  We will also look at temperature, heat and energy transfer and some basics of thermodynamics.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in both the SI and USCS units systems.

Objective 2

  • Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in both the SI and USCS units systems.
    • Using the given quantities for temperature, solve the conversion problems.
    • Describe the importance of the specific heat of water.

Content

This module will continue our study of energy and take a look at the basics of thermodynamics. The differences between heat and temperature will be covered as well as conversion of temperatures.

Activities to enhance learning:

  • Videos
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Practice Problems

Assignments and Graded Assessments:

  • Module 5 Assessment