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.

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