THERMOFLUIDS I: THERMODYNAMICS

Undergraduate

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of thermodynamics (first and second laws) and the application of these principles to engineering problems. Topics included are: the nature and forms of energy; basic concepts of systems, properties, states and processes; energy transfer as work and heat; energy and The First Law of Thermodynamics; entropy and The Second Law of Thermodynamics; and heat engine and refrigeration cycles. PREREQUISITE: Admission to the Engineering program. Chemistry 1110 must be completed or taken concurrently; Mathematics 1920 Three hours lecture and three lab hours per week