Thermodynamics Syllabus
THERMODYNAMICS COURSE
Course Title | [COURSE TITLE] |
Course Code | [COURSE CODE] |
Office Hours | [OFFICE HOURS] |
Class Location | [CLASS LOCATION] |
Class Time | [CLASS TIME] |
Class Duration | [DATE] - [DATE] |
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 |
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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 |
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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.
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