• First law of thermodynamics
• Second law of thermodynamics
• Equilibrium
• Kinetic-molecular theory of gases
• Ideal solutions
In each case, the teacher has in essence said that, if students can focus on and gain a good understanding of each of these concepts or topics, they will have a good grasp of the essential content of the subject and a good foundation for future learning.
Each topic may have important subtopics under it, but these topics encompass the primary dimensions of the course.
Once the main topics have been identified, the teacher can decide on the sequence in which they will