16.004
Unified Engineering: Thermodynamics and Propulsion
Presents fundamental principles and methods of thermodynamics for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include thermodynamic state of a system, forms of energy, work, heat, the first law of thermodynamics, heat engines, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal cycle analysis, two-phase systems, and introductions to thermochemistry and heat transfer. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.
Prerequisites & course information
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) , Physics II (GIR) , and ( 18.03 or 18.032 ); Coreq: Chemistry (GIR) and 16.003 U (Spring) 5-1-6 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027