Three Conceptions of Thermodynamics: Technical Matrices in Science and Engineering |
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| Authors: | Frederik V Christiansen Camilla Rump |
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| Institution: | (1) Department for Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of the Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 2, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;(2) Department for Science Education, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 15, building 12, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Abstract: | Introductory thermodynamics is a topic which is covered in a wide variety of science and engineering educations. However,
very different teaching traditions have evolved within different scientific specialties. In this study we examine three courses
in introductory thermodynamics within three different scientific specialties: physics, chemical engineering and mechanical
engineering. Based on a generalization of Kuhn’s theory of disciplinary matrix, and the idea of boundary objects we analyse
how basic thermodynamics theory is conceived in the different scientific specialties. The study is based on interviews with
teachers and analysis of the different textbook traditions. It is concluded that teachers need to take into account how subject
matter is conceived in other related scientific specialties when designing courses. Two examples demonstrating how this may
be done are given.
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| Keywords: | Thermodynamics Physical chemistry Engineering thermodynamics Disciplinary matrix Problem of transfer |
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