AEROENG 2405
Transcript Abbreviation:
Thermodynamics
Course Description:
Aerospace engineering thermodynamics: Introduction to the concepts of energy and entropy, the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes, and the analysis of power and refrigeration cycles.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2200 (200), and AeroEng-BS student (No AAE pre-majors can enroll in this class).
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 405.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Study of energy and energy transfer mechanisms. By the end of this course, students should have a thorough understanding of the basic tools needed to analyze engineering systems where energy transfers or transformations take place
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and basic concepts, forms of energy, energy transfer First law, efficiency | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Phase, property diagrams, equation of state, compressibility | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Energy balance for closed system | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Internal energy, enthalpy, specific heats, mass conservation, flow work, energy analysis of steady flow | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Steady-flow devices, unsteady flow process, second law Reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot cycle | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Entropy, reversible steady-flow work, isentropic efficiencies, entropy balance | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gas power cycle, Brayton cycle, jet-propulsion cycle, Rankine cycle | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Exams and Reviews | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| homework | 20% |
| class participation | 5% |
| midterm I & II | 50% |
| Final exam | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thermodynamics, an Engineering Approach | Cengel, Y.A. and Boles, M.A. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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