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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "ENGR 213"
COURSE NAME: "Engineering Fundamentals: Thermodynamics"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Summer Session II 2018
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Laura Genik
EMAIL: @johncabot.edu
HOURS:
MTWTH 9:00-10:50 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisites: Principles of Chemistry; Introduction to Physics
OFFICE HOURS:
By appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to Thermodynamics, a branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work. It defines macroscopic variables, such as internal energy, entropy, and pressure that partly describe a body of matter or radiation. It states that the behavior of those variables is subject to general constraints that are common to all materials, not the peculiar properties of particular materials. These general constraints are expressed in the four laws of thermodynamics, which can be explained by statistical mechanics, in terms of the microscopic constituents. The course includes basic elements of classical thermodynamics, including first and second laws, properties of pure materials, ideal gas law, reversibility and irreversibility, and Carnot cycle; control volume analysis of closed simple systems and open systems at steady state; engineering applications, including cycles; psychrometrics.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Please note that this syllabus is a draft and may be edited in the future
Basic elements of classical thermodynamics, including first and second laws, properties of pure materials, ideal gas law, reversibility and irreversibility, and Carnot cycle; control volume analysis of closed simple systems and open systems at steady state; engineering applications; psychrometrics.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student:
1. will become familiar with fundamental concepts and definitions used in the study of thermodynamics
2. will learn about properties of pure, simple, compressible substances and property relations relevant to engineering thermodynamics
3. will have an understanding of macroscopic and microscopic energy modes, energy transfer, and energy transformations
4. will understand the basic laws of classical thermodynamics for open and closed systems
5. will learn about some important thermodynamic cycles and their applications
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 8th edition | Moran, Shapiro, Boettner, Bailey | . | . | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Homeworks | | 10 |
| Quizzes | | 45 |
| Attendance | | 10 |
| Comprehensive Final | | 35 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cour
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Full credit for attendance will be given to students with three or fewer unexcused absences. Four or more absences will result in a proportional reduction of the grade. Coming late to class or leaving early will be possible only with permission of the instructor.
Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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SCHEDULE
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Session
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Session Focus
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Reading
Assignment / Other Assignment
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Meeting
Place/Exam Dates
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Week 1
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Chapter 1: Getting Started: Introductory Concepts and Definitions (sections 1.1 to 1.7)
Chapter 3: Evaluating Properties (sections 3.1 to 3.6 and 3.9 to 3.15)
Chapter 6: Using Entropy (section 6.2) and Appendix Tables |
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Week 2
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Chapter 2: Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics (sections 2.1 to 2.7)
Chapter 4: Control Volume Analysis Using Energy (sections 4.1 to 4.5, 4.7 to 4.9 and 4.11)
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First quiz:
Monday, July 9th
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Week 3
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Chapter 5: The Second Law of
Thermodynamics (sections 5.1 to 5.11)
Chapter 6: Using Entropy (sections 6.1 to
6.13)
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Second quiz: Monday, July 16th
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Week 4
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Chaper 7: Exergy Analysis (sections 7.1 to
7.3)
Chapters 8, 9, and 10: Engineering applications (selected sections only)
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Third quiz:
Monday, July 23th
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Week 5
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Chapter 11: Thermodynamic Relations
(sections 11.1 to 11.5)
Chapter 12: Ideal Gas Mixture and Psychrometric Applications (sections 12.1 to 12.9)
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Fourth quiz: nd
Monday, July 30
Final Exam COMPREHENSIVE on Friday, August 3rd
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