ENGR 350 Thermodynamics I

Thermodynamics I discusses properties of pure substances and develops a fundamental understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their application to a wide range of systems.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGR 210

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Know the unique vocabulary associated with thermodynamics through the precise definition of basic concepts
2. Be familiar with both SI (metric) and English units and be able to use them interchangeably
3. Be able to explain basic thermodynamic concepts such as system, state, postulate, equilibrium, process, and cycle
4. Understand the concept of energy and be able to define its various forms
5. Understand the concept of pure substance
6. Know the definition of an ideal gas
7. Know how to use thermodynamic tables and diagrams
8. Know how to apply the ideal gas law or the appropriate real gas equation of state
9. Understand the differences between steady state and transient processes
10. Understand the differences between open and closed systems
11. Explain the meaning and differences of heat and work and adiabatic and isenthalpic processes
12. Know how to apply the conservation of mass and the conservation of energy balances (First Law) to a variety of simple processes
13. Understand and be able to apply the second law of thermodynamics to a variety of systems
14. Know how to describe the Carnot cycle
15. Understand the concept of entropy and be able to apply it to various systems