Thermodynamics Syllabus

THERMODYNAMICS COURSE

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1. Course Description

The course “Thermodynamics: A Comprehensive Introduction” stands to impart knowledge and understanding of the essential principles and their applications in real-world problems dealing with heat, work, temperature, and the aspects of energy and energy transfer occurring in thermodynamic systems.

2. Instructor Information

Name: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours: By appointment

3. Learning Objectives

Understand and apply the laws of thermodynamics to physical systems
Comprehend and calculate the properties of pure substances
Analyze the performance of basic power and refrigeration cycles
Apply thermodynamic principles to open systems at steady state
Understand the principles behind gas mixtures and psychrometry.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topics	Activity
1-2	Introduction to Thermodynamics	Lecture
3-4	First Law of Thermodynamics	Lecture & Seminar
5-6	Second Law of Thermodynamics	Practical & Seminar

5. Required Readings and Materials

Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach - Yunus A. Cengel & Michael A. Boles
Handbook of Thermodynamic Diagrams
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics and Heat Power
Engineering Thermodynamics Through Examples

6. Assignments and Assessments

Weekly assignments focusing on problem-solving related to topics covered
Regular quizzes to test understanding and application of thermodynamics principles
Mid-term and Final Exams
Group Projects throughout the course
Self-Study

7. Course Policies

No late submissions will be accepted unless documented emergencies or reasonable issues
Plagiarism on assignments, projects or exams will not be tolerated and may result in automatic failure
Tests missed without serious excuses will not be made up
All students must participate in class discussions regularly
Use of electronic devices is only allowed for academic purposes in the course

8. Grading Policy

Grades will be assessed based on quizzes, assignments, exams, participation, and a final project. The grading will be as below:

Grade Component	Percentage
Assignments	30%
Quizzes	20%
Mid-term and Final Exams	30%
Participation and Attendance	10%
Final Project	10%

Disclaimer

The course instructor holds the right to instigate any modifications that may be required to the syllabus and the course schedule. Such alterations will be done on an as-needed basis in order to fulfill and effectively meet the learning objectives that are established for the course.