Students must have the knowledge of inorganic chemistry (qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical reactions and their energetics), principles of thinking in algorithms, structured approach to problem solutions, and working with PC under the Windows operating system. The course will summarize the basics of thermomechanics (1st law of thermodynamics - heat, work, internal energy, enthalpy. 2nd law of thermodynamics - entropy) necessary for understanding the nature of physico-chemical calculations in metallurgy.

Credit: Credit conditions: participation in exercises.

Exam: The exam examines knowledge of basic relationships and, in particular, the ability to apply them. The exam is written (preparation) and oral.

Participation in lectures is recommended, participation in exercises is mandatory. Controlled teaching is participation in exercises, and in case of repeated absences, the trainer will assign a topic for a separate written work.

The objective of the course is to make students familiar with the thermodynamic fundamentals of metallurgical processes so that they can apply this knowledge when creating mathematical models of these processes, pursuing purposeful management based on the prediction of the progress or equilibrium of the process.
In the course, students will learn how to analyse the progress or equilibrium of specific metallurgical processes using mathematical models. They will also learn how to make use of the Mathcad program environment when modelling basic metallurgical processes.

• Programme N-SLE-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory