Thermodynamics
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Content
Objective
The objective of this course is to touch the curious minds of the engineers to be and support them towards creative thinking and problem solving in the world of thermodynamics with unlimited challenges towards improvement or elimination of engineering problems.
Course Learning Outcomes
1 apply the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics to determine ultimate cycle performance and efficiency limitations for steady and unsteady state cases
2 apply the principles of conservation of mass and the 1st Law of Thermodynamics to open and closed systems for steady and unsteady state cases
3 evaluate the work and heat transfer of processes
4 access thermodynamic property data from appropriate sources
5 evaluate the thermodynamic state and properties for pure substances and ideal gases
6 understand the basic thermodynamic definitions and concepts
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 60 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 3 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 2 | 60 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 60 |
Relation of Proficiency
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of basic sciences (math, physics, ...) and the main concepts of engineering | X | ||||
| 2 | Ability to combine the knowledge and skills to solve engineering problems and provide reliable solutions | X | ||||
| 3 | Ability to select and apply methods of analysis and modeling to ask, reformulate and solve the complex problems of industrial engineering | X | ||||
| 4 | Ability to conceptualize complex systems, processes or products under practical constraints to improve their performance, ability to use innovative methods of design | X | ||||
| 5 | Ability to design, select and apply methods and tools needed to solve problems related to the practice of industrial engineering, ability to use computer technology | X | ||||
| 6 | Ability to design experiments, collect and interpret data and analyze results | X | ||||
| 7 | Ability to work independently, ability to participate in working groups and have a multidisciplinary team spirit | X | ||||
| 8 | Ability to communicate effectively, ability to speak at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Assignments | 8 | 4 | 32 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 110 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 4.40 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 4 | ||