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IME 2830 - Thermodynamics
Catalog Description:
Fundamentals of thermodynamics, first and second law for open and closed systems, basics of heat transfer. Laboratory practices on thermodynamic system behavior.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: PHYS 1130/1140; and one of the following: (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700 or MATH 2000).
Credits: 2 hours
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (1 - 3)
Prerequisites by Topic:
- Basic understanding of mechanics and heat - PHYS 1130 and PHYS 1140
- Basic understanding of exponential function, differential and integral calculus - MATH 1220 or MATH 1700 or MATH 2000
Course Objectives, Performance Criteria, and Outcomes:
Course Objectives |
ABET-TAC Outcomes2 |
Performance Criteria Measured1 |
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| Understanding of ideal gas law and its application in solving problems of thermodynamics systems. | a |
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| Understanding of concepts of first and second laws of thermodynamics and their application in function of modern thermodynamic systems. | a* | A4: Understands the use of scientific principles in engineering systems. |
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| Ability to utilize tables and charts of thermodynamic properties to solve problems. | b* | B3: Uses appropriate engineering, science, and mathematical tools for decision making (OR, statics, materials). |
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| Understanding of modes of heat transfer and their application in function of thermodynamic systems. | a | ||
| Understanding of thermal efficiency of a thermodynamic system and its importance in engineering applications. | a | ||
| Able to measure properties in a system and verify corresponding thermodynamic principles. | b |
Performance Criteria1: IME performance criteria may be found at http://www.wmich.edu/ime/performance-criteria.html
ABET-TAC Outcomes2: Outcomes may be found at http://www.abet.org/
*results tracked in ABET course notebooks
Textbooks:
Granet and Bluestein, Thermodynamics and heat power, 7th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
References
Cengel, Y. and Boles, M.; Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach; McGraw Hill Companies, 2011.
Course Coordinator:
Alamgir Choudhury
Western Michigan University
F-222 Parkview Campus
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5336
Phone: 276-3357
Email: alamgir.choudhury@wmich.edu
Revision Date: Summer 2011