4th Semester CHE

The aim of the course is to cover the basic physical and mathematical background of fluid mechanics. The latter draws from first principles, the former from engineering applications.The course covers the following: Basic concepts and definitions. Properties of fluids. Kinematics. Forces in fluids. Newtonian fluids. Macroscopic flow analysis. Differential equations of flow. Boundary layer theory. Drag force. Introduction to turbulent flow. The course includes a computational laboratory, designed to familiarize students with the approximate solution of realistic flow problems by means of computational fluid dynamics.

The aim of the course is to study the speed and mechanisms of chemical reactions (homogeneous, heterogeneous, catalytic) and the factors that influence them. Study of the properties of electrolytic solutions, electrochemical interfaces, electrolytic and galvanic cells and kinetic electrode actions. Chemical Kinetics: Scope of Chemical Kinetics. Reaction stoichiometry. Rates of consumption and formation. Extent of reaction. Rate of reaction. Rate equation (rate laws) and rate constant. Order and molecularity of a reaction. Kinetics of elementary reactions: first-order, second-order, third-order and zero-order kinetics. Determination of the order of a reaction: differential, integration, isolation and half-life time method. Kinetics of opposing (reversible), consecutive and parallel reactions. Opposing reactions and relaxation methods. The influence of temperature on rate constant, Arrhenius equation. Collision theory. Transition state theory. Rate equations (rate laws) for composite mechanisms: the rate determining step approximation, the steady state approximation. Lindemann mechanism. Catalysis. Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Diffusion. Adsorption on solid surfaces. Adsorption isotherms. Mechanisms of heterogeneous reactions: Langmuir–Hinshelwood, Langmuir–Rideal. Synthesis of catalysts. Electrochemistry: General Description of Electrochemical Systems: Galvanic and electrolytic cells. Electroneutrality. The Faraday laws. Thermodynamics of electrochemical reactions. Properties of Electrolytic Solutions at Equilibrium: Activity and activity coefficient. Electrochemical potential. Ion-ion interactions. Debye-Huckel theory. Mass Transport in Electrochemical Electric and specific electric conductivity. Molar and equivalent conductivity. Ionic mobility. Transport numbers. Diffusion of particles. The Electrochemical Interface: Description of the electrochemical interface. Electrical properties of the electrochemical interface. Ideally polarized and non-polarized electrodes. The structure of the electrochemical interface: Helmholtz model, Gouy-Chapmann model and Stern model. Thermodynamics of Electrochemical Systems and Galvanic Cells: Thermodynamics of electrochemical systems. The electrode potential. Types of electrodes. Types of galvanic cells and applications. Electrochemical Kinetics: The rate of an electrochemical reaction as a function of the electrode potential. Charge transfer overpotential. Butler – Volmer equation. Limiting forms of Butler-Volmer equation. Multi-step electrode reactions. Diffusion overpotential. Semi-empirical study of electrochemical processes. Kinetics of Nernstian electrochemical processes.

The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of macro-economics and micro-economics and to familiarize engineers with the functioning of the financial system. During the course, the students explore how individuals and businesses make decisions, and how and under what circumstances these decisions interact with each other. At micro-level, the behavior of the different units of the economy (consumers and producers) in the context of the functioning of the various forms of markets is studied. In the macro-economic part of the course, the students are introduced to the economic models and circles of economics, but also to the basic macroeconomic figures, such as GDP, inflation, etc. Also the role of banks in the economy, international trade and related indicators of competitiveness, as well as the role of the public state in the economy are explored.

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and skills, in order to enable them to design and implement teaching/learning pathways using modern teaching tools in the field of Science and Technology, taking into account modern teaching approaches.

The course deals with the birth and evolution of modern science (17th-20th century) which has changed and continues to drastically change the world. More specifically, it focuses on certain features of its episodes such as the scientific revolution (physics and cosmology), the chemical revolution. At the same time, a thematic set of cross-sections in the history of science is presented, which includes: traditional issues, such as its institutional constitution, the links of science with technology - as symmetrical and absolutely interconnected concepts -, and newer areas of study, such as the popularization of science and its relationship to gender and also the relationship to war (Manhattan Project/ atomic bomb construction).

The course examines a range of technological practices that affect our daily lives. In particular, students are exploring the ways that technology shapes and is shaped by social and political interests. The ways in which technologies are developed and used, allow us to make decisions and act responsibly in matters of social, political and ethical relevance to scientific and technological progress. The course emphasizes on the inter-construction of technology and society, and in particular gender-technology relations.

The course has a twofold aim: First, it provides basic, general knowledge of the meaning of law and its rules, the basic legal concepts and their interpretation, the way that justice is administered and the concept of judicial reasoning. Secondly, it assists engineers in practicing their profession. The courses content includes: Public Law (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law), EU Law (Nature of European Law, Institutions, Acts, Community Freedoms), Private Law, Civil Law (General Principles, Criminal Law, Law), Commercial Law (Commercial Act Law, Company Law, Securities Law and Industrial Property Law), Labor Law (Accident / Engineer Liability).

The aim of the course is twofold: to introduce students to technical terminology related to their field and to acquaint them with the conventions of academic writing in English as well as the management and organisation of sources. More specifically, the course focuses on: -Familiarising students with technical terminology specific to their field. -Analysing the linguistic features of academic writing. -Examining the structure and language of journal articles and popular science/newspaper articles. -Examining the features of other academic genres, such as abstracts and literature reviews. By the end of the course, students will be able to: -Develop genre awareness in the academic setting. -Understand the conventions and features of academic discourse. -Extend their knowledge of the English language and, in particular, the skills of reading and understanding specialised texts and writing in a way that meets academic standards.