ENGR& 224 Thermodynamics (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Formerly ENGR 260 - CCN
Prerequisite CHEM& 161 with a minimum grade of 1.5, and PHYS& 221 with a minimum grade of 1.5; OR instructor permission.
Course Description
An introduction to the basic principles of Thermodynamics, the science of the relationship between heat, work, temperature, and energy. This course introduces the tools for analyzing energy systems such as refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, gas and diesel engines and turbines.
Course Content
A. Types of Energy
Mechanical, Heat, Work
B. Thermodynamics properties of pure substances
C. First law of thermodynamics
Energy Transfer and Balance
Application of the First Law to analyze systems: piston-cylinders, nozzles, diffusers, turbines, compressors, throttling valves, heat exchangers, and ducts
D. Second law of thermodynamics
Application of the Second Law to analyze systems: heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps
E. Entropy
F. Power cycles
Student Outcomes
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Calculate thermodynamic properties of pure substances using diagrams, tables, and equations
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Evaluate change of state processes with compressible and incompressible fluids
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Apply the first law of thermodynamics to analyze closed and open systems under steady or unsteady flow conditions
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Apply the second law of thermodynamics to analyze devices, such as heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps
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Examine change of state processes of open and closed systems using entropy
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Evaluate various power cycles including Carnot, Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Rankine and combined vapor-gas cycles
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Collaborate effectively with peers to solve thermodynamics-related engineering problems
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
1.TEST - computation, sketch, or short written answer
2.WRITING ASSIGNMENT – final project
3.GROUP WORK - final project, oral presentation
4.INDIVIDUAL WORK - assigned problems, exam corrections
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